Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 169 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1590b This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1590b" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the struggle for independence in the Netherlands against Spanish domination, highlighting the larger conflicts in Europe during this period. The narrative serves to illustrate the broader themes of liberty and despotism through the lens of the Dutch fight for freedom. In this installment, Motley delves into the military campaigns and political intrigues of the late 16th century, particularly emphasizing the significant events leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce. The book recounts key battles, such as the Battle of Ivry, and the pivotal figures involved, including King Henry of Navarre and the Duke of Parma. Through detailed descriptions of warfare and diplomacy, Motley captures the fervent struggles for power and the deeply entrenched religious conflicts that characterized the era. The interplay of nationalism, ambition, and the tragic consequences of civil strife resonate throughout Motley's work, reflecting the enduring clash between the quest for self-governance and the oppressive forces of absolutism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (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+) Category: History - Religious Category: History - Warfare 131498 2025-10-02T12:26:31.923386 text/html 131319 2025-01-09T02:04:25.969751 text/html 125318 2025-10-02T12:26:37.020342 application/epub+zip 126082 2025-10-02T12:26:34.591321 application/epub+zip 114652 2025-10-02T12:26:33.543347 application/epub+zip 251719 2025-10-02T12:26:38.855286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242815 2025-10-02T12:26:36.402383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215223 2022-09-03T04:36:36.849264 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 120791 2025-10-02T12:26:31.696422 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115880 2020-12-28T09:41:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17770 2025-10-02T12:26:38.984307 application/rdf+xml 14344 2025-10-02T12:26:34.024305 image/jpeg 3527 2025-10-02T12:26:33.782396 image/jpeg 45879 2020-12-28T09:41:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 123248 2025-10-02T12:26:31.939323 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