Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 62 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, 1586b 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 in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the political and military events surrounding the struggle of the Netherlands against Spanish rule following the death of the influential leader William the Silent. It explores the complex interactions between key figures, including Elizabeth I of England and Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester, highlighting the diplomatic and military efforts in preserving Dutch independence. The narrative delves deeply into the political intrigues, fluctuating loyalties, and the often tumultuous relationship between England and the Netherlands during this critical period. Key events such as Leicester's governance, the impact of Elizabeth’s fluctuating support, and the internal strife within Dutch leadership are thoroughly examined. The author provides insight into the personalities involved, particularly focusing on Leicester's struggles with authority and the mistrust that had developed among the Dutch towards English interference. Motley's thorough research and detail make this book not only a recounting of historical events but also a reflection on the broader themes of loyalty, power, and the quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (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 119815 2025-07-02T12:23:58.141301 text/html 119636 2025-01-09T02:01:25.695681 text/html 151413 2025-07-02T12:24:03.913268 application/epub+zip 151831 2025-07-02T12:24:01.470266 application/epub+zip 100653 2025-07-02T12:24:00.332297 application/epub+zip 367794 2025-07-02T12:24:05.654292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358866 2025-07-02T12:24:03.197322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132045 2022-09-03T04:33:38.017321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109059 2025-07-02T12:23:57.918305 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 103881 2020-12-28T08:44:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17713 2025-07-02T12:24:05.769261 application/rdf+xml 25529 2025-07-02T12:24:00.817318 image/jpeg 4624 2025-07-02T12:24:00.574279 image/jpeg 40401 2020-12-28T08:44:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 149729 2025-07-02T12:23:58.152319 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