Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 113 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II by John Lothrop Motley" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the establishment of the Dutch Republic during the late 16th century, specifically in 1578. The narrative delves into the complex political and social landscape of the Netherlands during this period, exploring themes of religious conflict, governance, and the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley details the aftermath of military confrontations and the political intrigues among various factions vying for control and legitimacy. The Prince of Orange, a pivotal figure in the fight for Dutch autonomy, emerges as a leader striving for religious tolerance and unity among the provinces against the repressive tactics of Don John of Austria and the Spanish Crown. Key events include the negotiations that resulted in the municipal revolution in crucial cities like Amsterdam, the deteriorating health and eventual death of Don John, and the shifting allegiances among nobles and royal powers. The narrative captures the fervor of citizens rallying for change, the impact of foreign interventions, and the broader struggle for a cohesive Dutch identity amid the chaos of war and religious strife, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.1 (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 112080 2025-07-02T12:21:03.365153 text/html 111901 2025-01-09T01:57:35.708783 text/html 128243 2025-07-02T12:21:08.562101 application/epub+zip 128057 2025-07-02T12:21:06.244115 application/epub+zip 110045 2025-07-02T12:21:05.189101 application/epub+zip 305195 2025-07-02T12:21:10.277116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296678 2025-07-02T12:21:07.928127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210980 2022-09-03T04:29:55.770027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102386 2025-07-02T12:21:03.150115 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97359 2020-12-28T08:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17718 2025-07-02T12:21:10.392113 application/rdf+xml 21556 2025-07-02T12:21:05.671146 image/jpeg 4640 2025-07-02T12:21:05.428126 image/jpeg 38356 2020-12-28T08:43:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 127538 2025-07-02T12:21:03.375140 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