Project Gutenberg 2004-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 168 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete Produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricate political and military conflicts of the Netherlands during the late 16th century, particularly focusing on battles and strategies employed in the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It provides a detailed examination of key figures like Sir Philip Sidney, the Earl of Leicester, and the Duke of Parma, and their roles in shaping the tide of the conflict. The opening of this comprehensive history sets the stage for the military plans and engagements that define the period. It introduces readers to the complex territorial dynamics of the Netherlands, particularly highlighting the significant rivers and towns that held strategic importance. Notably, the account references the Siege of Grave, where the English forces, led by Lord Leicester and Sir John Norris, desperately attempt to relieve a beleaguered garrison against formidable Spanish forces commanded by the Duke of Parma. The narrative is rich in detail as it captures moments of bravery, treachery, and the human cost of war, all intertwined with the personal ambitions and failures of its key players, marking the beginning of a tumultuous chapter in Dutch history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (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 1183010 2025-07-02T12:26:07.257184 text/html 1192350 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/html 509576 2025-07-02T12:26:18.646190 application/epub+zip 529016 2025-07-02T12:26:10.707157 application/epub+zip 505561 2025-07-02T12:26:09.404229 application/epub+zip 923823 2025-07-02T12:26:25.159137 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 882351 2025-07-02T12:26:17.814210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 840203 2022-09-03T04:36:09.624070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1065289 2025-07-02T12:26:06.326229 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1065200 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18477 2025-07-02T12:26:25.289117 application/rdf+xml 21320 2025-07-02T12:26:09.911225 image/jpeg 4650 2025-07-02T12:26:09.657191 image/jpeg 414955 2020-12-28T09:41:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 400624 2020-12-28T09:41:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 498776 2025-07-02T12:26:07.341186 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