Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 156 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 31: 1580-82 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 31: 1580-82" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the tumultuous period of the late 16th century during which the United Provinces of the Netherlands, under the guidance of figures like William of Orange, struggled for independence from Spanish rule. The book covers significant events such as military campaigns, political intrigue, and the varied personal dynamics among the key players involved in the struggle for freedom. The opening of the text introduces readers to the dire situation in the Netherlands, highlighting the captivity of military leader La Noue and the cruel propositions made by Philip II of Spain. There is a detailed account of military operations such as the siege of Groningen and the character of various military leaders, including the reckless Barthold Entes and the ineffective Count Hohenlo. Motley portrays the struggle for power amid various factions within the provinces, and the growing determination for independence is evidenced by the discussions of diplomatic negotiations and territorial conquests. The early chapters set a dramatic scene filled with desperation, valor, and poignant reminders of the human costs associated with the fight for liberty, allowing readers to comprehend the intricate web of politics and warfare that defined this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.4 (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 - Warfare 169747 2025-08-02T12:55:56.538323 text/html 169568 2025-01-09T01:58:01.198673 text/html 141317 2025-08-02T12:56:02.075305 application/epub+zip 142110 2025-08-02T12:55:59.509327 application/epub+zip 122700 2025-08-02T12:55:58.339341 application/epub+zip 306168 2025-08-02T12:56:04.119316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295983 2025-08-02T12:56:01.443308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243079 2022-09-03T04:30:18.893234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158452 2025-08-02T12:55:56.215351 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 153464 2020-12-28T08:43:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17972 2025-08-02T12:56:04.238283 application/rdf+xml 18839 2025-08-02T12:55:58.827325 image/jpeg 4157 2025-08-02T12:55:58.582312 image/jpeg 59712 2020-12-28T08:43:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 139593 2025-08-02T12:55:56.552332 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