Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 104 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94 This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 16th century, focusing on the tumultuous events surrounding the United Netherlands and the various players involved in the struggle for power in that era, including figures like Philip II of Spain, the Duke of Mayenne, and Henry of Navarre, who emerge as central actors in the conflict. At the start of this book, the narrative examines the period following the death of William the Silent, setting the stage for a power struggle that is closely tied to both religious conflict and political intrigue. It discusses the influential role of Philip II of Spain and his designs on the French throne amid the backdrop of the civil war boiling in France. The opening details the ambitions of Philip II, the various factions competing for control, and their complex relationships, all while hinting at the broader implications for the future of France and Europe. As characters like Henry of Navarre and the Duke of Mayenne maneuver politically, the stage is set for a dramatic confrontation that intertwines personal, political, and religious stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.6 (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 - Religious 169064 2025-08-02T13:01:34.667173 text/html 168885 2025-01-09T02:04:50.805661 text/html 139392 2025-08-02T13:01:40.133131 application/epub+zip 140209 2025-08-02T13:01:37.463152 application/epub+zip 130749 2025-08-02T13:01:36.376174 application/epub+zip 284117 2025-08-02T13:01:42.189145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272915 2025-08-02T13:01:39.503138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242638 2022-09-03T04:36:59.482942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155650 2025-08-02T13:01:34.415170 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 150731 2020-12-28T09:41:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17522 2025-08-02T13:01:42.316111 application/rdf+xml 15037 2025-08-02T13:01:36.905142 image/jpeg 3462 2025-08-02T13:01:36.617147 image/jpeg 59106 2020-12-28T09:41:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 136792 2025-08-02T13:01:34.682170 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