Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 154 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1587c This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book delves into the crucial events that marked the decline of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule, focusing on the critical events from the death of William of Orange to the Twelve Years' Truce in 1609. The narrative highlights the political dynamics, military struggles, and influential figures involved in this tumultuous period. Motley's work provides a detailed chronicle of the siege of Sluys, illustrating the valor and tenacity of the besieged Dutch and English forces against the Duke of Parma's army. It captures the complexities of political maneuvering, inter-ally distrust, and the ramifications of military decisions that led to the eventual capitulation of the city. Through vivid descriptions and accounts of bravery, such as that of Sir Roger Williams, the book offers insight into the challenges faced by a coalition determined to resist encroaching Spanish dominance. The narrative also reflects on key players’ interactions, the evolving strategies employed by both sides, and the broader implications for the future of the Netherlands and its relationship with England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 75735 2025-06-02T13:47:28.372873 text/html 75556 2025-01-09T02:02:52.375733 text/html 104200 2025-06-02T13:47:33.831824 application/epub+zip 103036 2025-06-02T13:47:31.407898 application/epub+zip 91900 2025-06-02T13:47:30.221834 application/epub+zip 218700 2025-06-02T13:47:35.656819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210940 2025-06-02T13:47:33.138819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183426 2022-09-03T04:34:59.433989 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66179 2025-06-02T13:47:28.134845 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61278 2020-12-28T09:40:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25266 2020-12-28T09:40:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17305 2025-06-02T13:47:35.788805 application/rdf+xml 14418 2025-06-02T13:47:30.785820 image/jpeg 3540 2025-06-02T13:47:30.500830 image/jpeg 101913 2025-06-02T13:47:28.380971 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