Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 56 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, 1585f 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, likely written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the tumultuous period of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule following the assassination of William the Silent, highlighting key figures, events, and the political dynamics that shaped the Netherlands and its relations with England. The book aims to illuminate the complexities of this historical narrative, emphasizing the significance of the conflict in broader European context. In the book, Motley narrates the arduous journey of the Dutch provinces as they seek independence amid external and internal pressures. Central to this narrative are influential figures such as Elizabeth I of England, Count Maurice of Nassau, and Sir Philip Sidney, whose actions and decisions significantly impacted the course of the conflict. The author explores various military campaigns, diplomatic maneuvers, and the social realities of the time, characterized by the alliances and betrayals that punctuated the struggle. As the narrative unfolds, it illustrates not only the fight against oppression but also the interplay of personal ambition, political strategy, and the indomitable spirit of a people striving for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (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 98486 2025-07-02T12:23:41.833908 text/html 98307 2025-01-09T02:01:01.447780 text/html 142310 2025-07-02T12:23:47.511350 application/epub+zip 141866 2025-07-02T12:23:45.150869 application/epub+zip 92555 2025-07-02T12:23:44.019880 application/epub+zip 354406 2025-07-02T12:23:49.172364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346376 2025-07-02T12:23:46.801393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120027 2022-09-03T04:33:20.745186 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88093 2025-07-02T12:23:41.618908 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82915 2020-12-28T08:44:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17473 2025-07-02T12:23:49.287363 application/rdf+xml 25572 2025-07-02T12:23:44.504904 image/jpeg 4622 2025-07-02T12:23:44.260873 image/jpeg 33310 2020-12-28T08:44:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 141108 2025-07-02T12:23:41.843868 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