From August 21 to October 8, 1573, Alkmaar was surrounded by Spanish troops. The Spaniards wanted to take Alkmaar by force because the city had joined the revolt against the strict and Catholic authority of the Spanish lord, King Philip II. On the basis of five special archive documents, former archivist Harry tells about the Siege.
These and many more documents, images and objects around the Siege of Alkmaar can also be found at: www.regionaalarchiefalkmaar.n...