Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1586d This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1586" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account that was probably written during the late 19th century. This book chronicles the tumultuous period of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, specifically focusing on the events following the death of William the Silent and leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce in 1609. The narrative delves into the political intrigues and conflicts between England, the Netherlands, and Spain during this critical time, showcasing the dynamics of power and the desire for liberty. The book provides an in-depth examination of key figures and events that shaped the Netherlands' fight for sovereignty. Motley portrays the challenges faced by the Governor-General, the Earl of Leicester, as he navigates his relationship with Elizabeth I of England and the tensions within the Dutch provinces. The narrative highlights the struggles and rivalries, particularly with influential leaders like Paul Buys, as the various factions vie for control and influence. Additionally, the book details pivotal moments, including Leicester's failed attempts to consolidate power and the growing resentment of the local population towards English governance. Ultimately, Motley's work captures the complexity of nascent Dutch nationalism in the face of oppression, revealing the interplay of ambition, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 96310 2025-07-02T12:24:41.334094 text/html 96131 2025-01-09T02:02:19.504395 text/html 111326 2025-07-02T12:24:46.192072 application/epub+zip 110170 2025-07-02T12:24:43.974092 application/epub+zip 99271 2025-07-02T12:24:42.948084 application/epub+zip 230614 2025-07-02T12:24:47.836127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222926 2025-07-02T12:24:45.585072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195308 2022-09-03T04:34:29.977306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85574 2025-07-02T12:24:41.118100 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80652 2020-12-28T08:45:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17477 2025-07-02T12:24:47.973061 application/rdf+xml 14510 2025-07-02T12:24:43.427085 image/jpeg 3544 2025-07-02T12:24:43.186069 image/jpeg 32157 2020-12-28T08:45:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 109069 2025-07-02T12:24:41.343083 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