Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 120 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, 1586c 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 late 19th century. The book delves into the complex political and military struggles of the Netherlands during the late 16th century, focusing particularly on the period following the death of the key figure, William the Silent, up to the establishment of the Twelve Years' Truce. It discusses the interplay between various European powers, including Spain and England, and explores the harsh realities faced by the inhabitants of the Netherlands amid the turbulent backdrop of the Eighty Years' War. The narrative centers around the efforts of Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, as he navigates both military challenges and political intrigues, including secret negotiations with English officials who were seeking a peace resolution. Through a complex web of deceptions and miscommunications, the book highlights the dire conditions in Flanders, the struggles of both the English and Dutch forces, and the personal conflicts involving key historical figures such as Sir Philip Sidney and the Earl of Leicester. Motley vividly portrays the devastating impact of war on the populace, particularly in cities like Antwerp, while also chronicling the diplomatic maneuvering that ultimately shapes the fate of the United Provinces during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.9 (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 120781 2025-08-02T12:58:40.197534 text/html 120602 2025-01-09T02:01:36.463594 text/html 150249 2025-08-02T12:58:46.008509 application/epub+zip 150562 2025-08-02T12:58:43.548516 application/epub+zip 100301 2025-08-02T12:58:42.408519 application/epub+zip 364867 2025-08-02T12:58:47.779473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356359 2025-08-02T12:58:45.288512 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132410 2022-09-03T04:33:46.367399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109480 2025-08-02T12:58:39.971538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104302 2020-12-28T08:44:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17764 2025-08-02T12:58:47.904485 application/rdf+xml 25554 2025-08-02T12:58:42.898499 image/jpeg 4627 2025-08-02T12:58:42.653584 image/jpeg 40025 2020-12-28T08:44:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 148836 2025-08-02T12:58:40.208526 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