Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 104 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585b This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles the tumultuous period in the Netherlands following the death of William the Silent, focusing on the political and military struggles that culminated in the siege of Antwerp and the broader conflict with Spanish rule. The opening portion delves into the character and strategies of key figures, such as Alexander Farnese, Prince of Parma, as he prepares for the intricate siege of Antwerp amidst the chaotic political landscape. It showcases the internal disarray in Antwerp, spotlighting the complexities of its governance and the contrasting determination of the Spanish forces. The text emphasizes the critical importance of Antwerp in determining the fate of the Netherlands, highlighting the tension between military tactics and local governance while introducing influential personalities like Sainte Aldegonde, who must navigate conflicting interests during this desperate time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 139681 2025-07-02T12:23:03.588054 text/html 139502 2025-01-09T01:59:50.837626 text/html 158583 2025-07-02T12:23:09.559081 application/epub+zip 159276 2025-07-02T12:23:06.975050 application/epub+zip 109492 2025-07-02T12:23:05.828103 application/epub+zip 380359 2025-07-02T12:23:11.433015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370589 2025-07-02T12:23:08.831049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144071 2022-09-03T04:32:35.836329 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128162 2025-07-02T12:23:03.355046 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122984 2020-12-28T08:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17205 2025-07-02T12:23:11.548015 application/rdf+xml 25541 2025-07-02T12:23:06.317048 image/jpeg 4625 2025-07-02T12:23:06.073042 image/jpeg 48927 2020-12-28T08:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 157510 2025-07-02T12:23:03.600072 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