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 18: 1572 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 18: 1572" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book delves into the significant events surrounding the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule during the late 16th century, focusing on the revolutionary fervor that marked the year 1572. It highlights the fervent struggle for freedom and the socio-political dynamics of the period, showcasing the rise and establishment of the Dutch Republic. In this volume, Motley chronicles a pivotal moment in the fight for liberty in the Netherlands, detailing the municipal revolutions in various cities of Holland and Zeeland as they rally under the leadership of the Prince of Orange. The narrative explores key events, such as the capture of Mons by Count Louis of Nassau, the fierce struggles and massacres that ensued, and the political maneuvers of Spanish leaders like the Duke of Alva. The text examines the themes of loyalty, religious freedom, and the brutal realities of war, offering insight into the complexities of the insurgency against tyranny. Through vivid descriptions, appeals for aid, and the violent repercussions of the revolt, this work underscores the profound impact of these historical events on the development of Dutch independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.0 (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 120521 2025-08-02T12:53:51.522441 text/html 120342 2025-01-09T01:55:43.528861 text/html 123860 2025-08-02T12:53:56.893436 application/epub+zip 124000 2025-08-02T12:53:54.456430 application/epub+zip 101667 2025-08-02T12:53:53.390448 application/epub+zip 275965 2025-08-02T12:53:58.670442 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267515 2025-08-02T12:53:56.208438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212946 2022-09-03T04:28:01.867145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110485 2025-08-02T12:53:51.299438 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 105490 2020-12-28T08:41:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17882 2025-08-02T12:53:58.788424 application/rdf+xml 17783 2025-08-02T12:53:53.875432 image/jpeg 3945 2025-08-02T12:53:53.631432 image/jpeg 41489 2020-12-28T08:41:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 121902 2025-08-02T12:53:51.533450 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