Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1588-89 This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1588-89" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the events surrounding the complex political and military struggles of the United Netherlands during a pivotal period in European history. It primarily focuses on the conflict between the Dutch states and Spain, highlighting the significant military campaigns, key figures, and the internal strife that impacted the struggle for independence and governance within the Netherlands. In this detailed narrative, Motley recounts the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom, illustrating the military strategies employed by both the Spanish Duke of Parma and the Dutch forces led by Colonel Morgan and other commanders. The author portrays the intense emotions and motivations of these leaders, revealing a sense of desperation and betrayal as Dutch cities turn against each other amidst rising tensions. Key events include the failed siege attempts, the factional disputes among English and Dutch allies, and the treachery of local commanders that ultimately resulted in the loss of crucial territories. Through rich descriptions and historical insights, the book provides a comprehensive view of the fight for Dutch independence, the interplay of foreign alliances, and the transformative political landscape of late 16th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Warfare 79766 2025-07-02T12:25:53.605282 text/html 79587 2025-01-09T02:03:41.571473 text/html 106554 2025-07-02T12:25:58.369218 application/epub+zip 105394 2025-07-02T12:25:56.252245 application/epub+zip 95970 2025-07-02T12:25:55.226232 application/epub+zip 228717 2025-07-02T12:25:59.930228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220869 2025-07-02T12:25:57.762230 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190572 2022-09-03T04:35:44.132338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 70239 2025-07-02T12:25:53.397244 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 65324 2020-12-28T09:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17409 2025-07-02T12:26:00.420230 application/rdf+xml 14950 2025-07-02T12:25:55.706246 image/jpeg 3462 2025-07-02T12:25:55.465237 image/jpeg 26823 2020-12-28T09:40:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 103553 2025-07-02T12:25:53.612260 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