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 2004-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 245 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 — Complete (1584-86) Produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the ... Volume I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume details the tumultuous period following the assassination of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, and explores the rise of the Dutch Republic against the backdrop of Spanish domination and religious conflict during the late 16th century. The narrative delves into the political intrigue and struggles for liberty faced by the Netherlands as they sought to navigate their path towards independence and religious freedom. The opening of the book introduces the immediate aftermath of William the Silent's assassination in July 1584, portraying it as a significant disaster for the Dutch cause. Motley describes the widespread despair felt across the nation and the subsequent determination of the Estates of Holland to maintain their struggle for freedom against Spain. The author emphasizes the pivotal role of William's legacy and the urgent efforts of the States to unify and continue their fight for sovereignty, signaling a crucial turning point in the Eighty Years' War. The detailed account sets the stage for the complexities of the conflict, including the interplay of international alliances, domestic politics, and the overarching theme of religious liberty versus despotism, inviting readers to engage deeply with the intricate historical narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (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+) 1205933 2025-07-02T12:24:14.963249 text/html 1194749 2020-12-28T08:44:57 text/html 544766 2025-07-02T12:24:26.925163 application/epub+zip 564209 2025-07-02T12:24:18.927237 application/epub+zip 507215 2025-07-02T12:24:17.529246 application/epub+zip 1009626 2025-07-02T12:24:33.505164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 968190 2025-07-02T12:24:25.960159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 714766 2022-09-03T04:34:02.397046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1087937 2025-07-02T12:24:14.165206 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1087560 2020-12-28T08:44:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18951 2025-07-02T12:24:33.631138 application/rdf+xml 26916 2025-07-02T12:24:18.068210 image/jpeg 4911 2025-07-02T12:24:17.783208 image/jpeg 417832 2020-12-28T08:44:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 405819 2020-12-28T08:44:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 535129 2025-07-02T12:24:15.049236 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia