Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 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, 1585e-86a This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is an extensive historical account composed in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the significant events between 1585 and 1586, detailing the political intricacies and military conflicts involving the Netherlands, England, and Spain during a pivotal period in European history. The text explores the roles of key figures, such as Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, and the broader implications of their actions on the fight for independence and the balance of power in Europe. The opening of the book introduces the arrival of the Earl of Leicester in the Netherlands and sets the stage for his role as Lieutenant-General of the English forces. It highlights the grandeur of his entrance and the enthusiastic reception by the Dutch, while also delving into his complex character, personal ambitions, and the whispers of treachery that surrounded his mission. The struggle against Spanish dominance is underscored by the English contingent's precarious position and the urgent need for cohesive leadership in the face of external threats, establishing a narrative about the intertwined fates of England and the Netherlands during this significant epoch. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 175999 2025-08-02T12:58:23.385663 text/html 175820 2025-01-09T02:01:14.093705 text/html 172372 2025-08-02T12:58:29.606586 application/epub+zip 173265 2025-08-02T12:58:26.893592 application/epub+zip 123380 2025-08-02T12:58:25.673598 application/epub+zip 403362 2025-08-02T12:58:31.653566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393240 2025-08-02T12:58:28.886602 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165348 2022-09-03T04:33:29.112276 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163958 2025-08-02T12:58:23.145623 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 158779 2020-12-28T08:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17906 2025-08-02T12:58:31.773556 application/rdf+xml 26064 2025-08-02T12:58:26.160768 image/jpeg 4742 2025-08-02T12:58:25.914611 image/jpeg 61668 2020-12-28T08:44:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 171583 2025-08-02T12:58:23.400644 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