Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 70 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 13: 1567, part II This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 13: 1567, part II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the late 1800s. The book focuses on the tumultuous period of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, detailing the rise of powerful figures like the Duke of Alva and the grim political machinations that ensued. It explores themes of authority, rebellion, and the complexities of governance during a critical moment in European history. In this volume, Motley details the events leading up to the arrival of Duke of Alva in the Netherlands, who was sent by King Philip II of Spain to crush the growing resistance against Spanish rule. The text illustrates the intricate political landscape marked by deception, betrayal, and tyranny. Key characters such as Counts Egmont and Horn emerge amidst the unfolding tragedy as they navigate treacherous waters, ultimately succumbing to Alva's ruthless regime. The narrative captures the fear and despair that gripped the provinces in the wake of mass arrests and executions, as well as the establishment of the notorious Blood-Council, which sentenced many to death under false pretenses. Through painstaking detail, Motley highlights the brutality of this chapter in the history of the Dutch Republic, setting the stage for the ensuing conflicts and eventual quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.8 (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 - Warfare 129723 2025-07-02T12:18:45.230297 text/html 129544 2025-01-09T01:55:01.361620 text/html 133789 2025-07-02T12:18:50.519254 application/epub+zip 134377 2025-07-02T12:18:48.120280 application/epub+zip 117021 2025-07-02T12:18:47.059268 application/epub+zip 316809 2025-07-02T12:18:52.359268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308033 2025-07-02T12:18:49.870310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220823 2022-09-03T04:27:24.054345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119523 2025-07-02T12:18:45.006268 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 114492 2020-12-28T08:41:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17738 2025-07-02T12:18:52.474234 application/rdf+xml 21675 2025-07-02T12:18:47.543253 image/jpeg 4660 2025-07-02T12:18:47.302261 image/jpeg 44701 2020-12-28T08:41:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 133164 2025-07-02T12:18:45.242266 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