Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 100 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 17: 1570-72 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 17: 1570-72" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account published in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the rise of the Dutch Republic during a significant period characterized by conflict and resistance against Spanish rule. The book focuses on the political, military, and social dynamics in the Netherlands as they navigate their quest for independence. In this volume, Motley recounts a variety of events and figures integral to the Dutch struggle for liberation. Central to the narrative is the figure of William of Orange, who leads efforts to organize resistance against the heavy taxes imposed by the Duke of Alva, the Spanish governor. The narrative also includes the rise of the "water beggars," privateers who engage in naval warfare against Spanish shipping, exemplifying the burgeoning spirit of rebellion. The capture of Brill marks a critical point in the revolt, symbolizing the start of the organized resistance that would eventually lead to the establishment of a free republic. Throughout the text, Motley intertwines character-driven stories of heroism, betrayal, and the fierce determination of the Dutch people, painting a detailed picture of their fight for autonomy amidst political intrigue and military strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.5 (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 - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 116319 2025-08-02T12:53:44.116483 text/html 116140 2025-01-09T01:55:35.400891 text/html 118914 2025-08-02T12:53:49.346460 application/epub+zip 119031 2025-08-02T12:53:46.977480 application/epub+zip 101653 2025-08-02T12:53:45.906481 application/epub+zip 271790 2025-08-02T12:53:51.109465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263565 2025-08-02T12:53:48.710451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211474 2022-09-03T04:27:54.534054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106509 2025-08-02T12:53:43.895485 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101517 2020-12-28T08:41:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18153 2025-08-02T12:53:51.233440 application/rdf+xml 18602 2025-08-02T12:53:46.407470 image/jpeg 4142 2025-08-02T12:53:46.158473 image/jpeg 40095 2020-12-28T08:41:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 116876 2025-08-02T12:53:44.135481 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