Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 126 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 20: 1573 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 20: 1573" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the events and pivotal moments during the late 16th century as the Dutch people rise in rebellion against Spanish rule, focusing specifically on the siege of Alkmaar and the actions of key figures like the Duke of Alva and the Prince of Orange. This work not only details military strategies and political maneuvers but also delves into the motivations behind the quest for independence in the context of religious freedom and national identity. In this volume, Motley recounts the trials faced by the besieged city of Alkmaar and the audacious defense mounted by its citizens against the Spanish forces led by Alva, who is portrayed as both a skilled military strategist and a cruel tyrant. The narrative describes the psychological toll that oppression has taken on the Dutch populace, highlighting their determination to fight for their freedom, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The story emphasizes the courage of the common people and the dynamic leadership of the Prince of Orange, who inspires hope and resilience. Ultimately, the siege of Alkmaar becomes a symbol of resistance, demonstrating how the spirit of rebellion can prevail against tyranny, and laying the groundwork for the eventual independence of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.4 (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 124279 2025-08-02T12:54:13.004343 text/html 124100 2025-01-09T01:56:07.055728 text/html 126713 2025-08-02T12:54:18.312316 application/epub+zip 127110 2025-08-02T12:54:15.910340 application/epub+zip 104016 2025-08-02T12:54:14.868326 application/epub+zip 279446 2025-08-02T12:54:20.119324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270894 2025-08-02T12:54:17.684333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215785 2022-09-03T04:28:27.494333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114346 2025-08-02T12:54:12.779349 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109351 2020-12-28T08:42:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18220 2025-08-02T12:54:20.244323 application/rdf+xml 17917 2025-08-02T12:54:15.348319 image/jpeg 3948 2025-08-02T12:54:15.106333 image/jpeg 43392 2020-12-28T08:42:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 124672 2025-08-02T12:54:13.015354 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