Project Gutenberg 2004-11-07 Public domain in the USA. 60 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 12: 1567, part I This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 12: 1567, part I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century that chronicles the pivotal events surrounding the struggle for independence in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. This work captures the tumultuous climate of a nation on the brink of revolt against Spanish rule, focusing particularly on the religious conflicts and civil strife that marked this historical epoch. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the political dynamics, key figures, and the socio-religious context of the Dutch Republic's rise. In this volume, Motley details the dramatic events of 1567, including the defeat of Calvinist forces at Lannoy and Waterlots and the government’s reaction to these incursions, which involved a brutal siege and severe reprisals against the population. Key figures like William of Orange emerge as central protagonists wrestling with their loyalties amid a backdrop of escalating violence. The narrative describes the resilience of the cities under siege, particularly Valenciennes, as well as the fervent debates among leaders as they navigate promises of allegiance and the consequences of impending warfare. Ultimately, the struggle for religious liberty and political autonomy unfolds within the broader context of a nation's fight for freedom, providing a vivid portrayal of this transformative period in Dutch history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.8 (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 - Religious Category: History - Warfare 127819 2025-08-02T12:53:05.109184 text/html 127640 2025-01-09T01:54:52.697580 text/html 133277 2025-08-02T12:53:10.645223 application/epub+zip 133815 2025-08-02T12:53:08.134159 application/epub+zip 113823 2025-08-02T12:53:07.058163 application/epub+zip 314567 2025-08-02T12:53:12.633654 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304984 2025-08-02T12:53:09.992234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219535 2022-09-03T04:27:16.468271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116984 2025-08-02T12:53:04.877224 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 111956 2020-12-28T08:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18271 2025-08-02T12:53:12.759668 application/rdf+xml 21484 2025-08-02T12:53:07.543182 image/jpeg 4621 2025-08-02T12:53:07.298242 image/jpeg 43897 2020-12-28T08:41:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 132169 2025-08-02T12:53:05.120189 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