This historic collection of correspondence gives a glimpse into the government and administration of the Low Countries during the late 16th century. Robert Dudley, Earl of Leycester, served as the governor of the Low Countries for two years and his letters reveal the challenges and complexities of governing this important European region. This book is an essential resource for scholars and history enthusiasts interested in the political and social history of Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.