Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 15: 1568, part II This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 15: 1568, part II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the extensive political and military struggles in the Netherlands during the late 16th century, particularly highlighting the conflict between the Dutch patriots and the Spanish forces led by the Duke of Alva. The narrative provides a detailed examination of Count Louis of Nassau's campaigns and the ensuing repercussions, capturing the complexities of the era's socio-political landscape. At the start of this volume, the text outlines the precarious situation of Count Louis of Nassau in Friesland, as he faces the formidable Duke of Alva. It describes Louis's attempts to rally support and resources amidst a fearful and timid populace, and the strategic maneuvers that ultimately lead to his defeat at Jemmingen. The opening segment presents Louis's struggles with funding and troop morale, revealing key moments of tension and conflict as he attempts to prepare for battle against Alva's superior forces. The historical backdrop serves not only to present the immediate military challenges but also to explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war, thus setting the stage for a tumultuous struggle for independence in the Netherlands. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (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 154695 2025-08-02T12:53:28.663616 text/html 154516 2025-01-09T01:55:18.494454 text/html 142905 2025-08-02T12:53:34.345546 application/epub+zip 143695 2025-08-02T12:53:31.680546 application/epub+zip 126595 2025-08-02T12:53:30.611573 application/epub+zip 332097 2025-08-02T12:53:36.392535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322064 2025-08-02T12:53:33.692592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235555 2022-09-03T04:27:39.687966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 143867 2025-08-02T12:53:28.421599 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 138836 2020-12-28T08:41:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17888 2025-08-02T12:53:36.520516 application/rdf+xml 21701 2025-08-02T12:53:31.098604 image/jpeg 4692 2025-08-02T12:53:30.856566 image/jpeg 53887 2020-12-28T08:41:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 142453 2025-08-02T12:53:28.677612 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