Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 107 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 01: Introduction I This etext was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 01: Introduction I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This book delves into the emergence and rise of the Dutch Republic, highlighting its significance as a pivotal event in modern history. The narrative captures the struggle for independence against tyrannical rule and the evolving dynamics of power, showcasing how this small region became a major player on the global stage. In this volume, Motley presents a detailed exploration of the historical context surrounding the formation of the Dutch Republic, tracing its lineage back to the conflict with Spanish domination. He examines the socio-political landscape of the Netherlands, including the geography, early inhabitants, and their resistance against powerful empires. Central to the narrative is the figure of William the Silent, whose leadership and vision were instrumental in guiding the Dutch towards independence. The writing is enriched with accounts of battles, political intrigues, and the interplay of various factions, all converging to forge a new and liberated state that not only sought to reclaim freedom for itself but also set a precedent for democratic ideals in the wider world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 Netherlands -- Church history DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 100969 2025-08-02T12:51:19.035236 text/html 100790 2025-01-09T01:52:56.302684 text/html 124483 2025-08-02T12:51:24.565175 application/epub+zip 123982 2025-08-02T12:51:22.172193 application/epub+zip 93125 2025-08-02T12:51:21.025186 application/epub+zip 309364 2025-08-02T12:51:26.318177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300242 2025-08-02T12:51:23.881176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205307 2022-09-03T04:25:22.182333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90754 2025-08-02T12:51:18.784216 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 85756 2020-12-28T08:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17814 2025-08-02T12:51:26.440164 application/rdf+xml 21635 2025-08-02T12:51:21.518180 image/jpeg 4555 2025-08-02T12:51:21.270193 image/jpeg 34977 2020-12-28T08:40:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 123537 2025-08-02T12:51:19.045217 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia