Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 75 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the late 1800s. This volume focuses on the tumultuous period of the Eighty Years' War and the struggle for independence by the Dutch provinces against Spanish rule. The book delves into the intricate political maneuvers and conflicts that characterized the rise of the Dutch Republic, illustrating the challenges faced by both the rebels and their monarchic adversaries. In this section, Motley recounts the significant interactions and tensions between Don John of Austria and the Dutch estates, particularly highlighting his strategic but ultimately flawed actions surrounding the seizure of Namur and attempts to control Antwerp citadel. Don John's romantic aspirations and military ambitions come to the forefront as he attempts to solidify his power amidst rising opposition led by William of Orange and his allies. The narrative captures the high-stakes political intrigue, personal ambitions, and shifting allegiances as the Dutch work to establish their liberties against oppression, showcasing the political and military landscape of a pivotal moment in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.1 (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 110534 2025-07-02T12:20:48.546228 text/html 110355 2025-01-09T01:57:19.031874 text/html 126684 2025-07-02T12:20:53.790183 application/epub+zip 126388 2025-07-02T12:20:51.441185 application/epub+zip 109864 2025-07-02T12:20:50.374190 application/epub+zip 305626 2025-07-02T12:20:55.503185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297780 2025-07-02T12:20:53.148173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210274 2022-09-03T04:29:41.154424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101125 2025-07-02T12:20:48.328226 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96115 2020-12-28T08:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17585 2025-07-02T12:20:55.622232 application/rdf+xml 21442 2025-07-02T12:20:50.861181 image/jpeg 4576 2025-07-02T12:20:50.614173 image/jpeg 37798 2020-12-28T08:42:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 126069 2025-07-02T12:20:48.556195 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