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 Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 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, 1585c 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--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This comprehensive work examines the tumultuous period in the Netherlands following the assassination of William the Silent, detailing the struggle for independence against Spanish rule leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce. The book focuses on the political and military dynamics of the time, illuminating the various key figures and events that shaped the course of Dutch history. Motley’s narrative unfolds through a series of intricate battles, strategic decisions, and personal accounts, emphasizing the interplay of power, ambition, and desperation in the fight for freedom. Key events such as the Siege of Antwerp and the efforts of military leaders like Alexander Farnese and the patriotic leaders from the United Provinces are vividly depicted. The reader encounters the fierce resistance of Dutch patriots, the internal strife among them, and the overarching influence of foreign powers. Ultimately, the gruesome battles showcase both the valor and the tragic losses incurred by those striving for independence while underscoring the historical significance of this struggle in the broader context of European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 130733 2025-07-02T12:23:17.492979 text/html 130554 2025-01-09T02:00:00.126580 text/html 153882 2025-07-02T12:23:23.367949 application/epub+zip 154546 2025-07-02T12:23:20.871017 application/epub+zip 105633 2025-07-02T12:23:19.728006 application/epub+zip 374057 2025-07-02T12:23:25.236008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365075 2025-07-02T12:23:22.651969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138825 2022-09-03T04:32:55.412982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119703 2025-07-02T12:23:17.155083 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 114525 2020-12-28T08:44:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17445 2025-07-02T12:23:25.361979 application/rdf+xml 25518 2025-07-02T12:23:20.219981 image/jpeg 4620 2025-07-02T12:23:19.975985 image/jpeg 45185 2020-12-28T08:44:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 152901 2025-07-02T12:23:17.506043 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia