Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 210 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1607a This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the 19th century. The book explores the tumultuous period following the death of William the Silent, focusing on the conflict between the Spanish monarchy and the Dutch provinces as they sought independence. It primarily discusses the political and military struggles during the Eighty Years' War and the quest for Dutch autonomy. In this detailed narrative, Motley recounts significant events, key figures, and battles that shaped the history of the Netherlands in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Central to the story is the character of Admiral Jacob van Heemskerk, whose leadership in naval encounters, including a crucial battle against the Spanish fleet, highlights the Dutch resolve and ingenuity. The author also delves into the internal conditions of Spain, showing the decline of its power through corrupt governance and economic mismanagement, painting a vivid picture of the greater struggle for power, identity, and independence in a rapidly changing Europe. Overall, Motley's work not only chronicles historical events but also reflects on themes of national pride, valor, and the impact of leadership on the course of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.5 (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 109318 2025-08-02T13:03:39.660548 text/html 109139 2025-01-09T02:07:13.092422 text/html 147209 2025-08-02T13:03:45.487522 application/epub+zip 147105 2025-08-02T13:03:43.015518 application/epub+zip 97668 2025-08-02T13:03:41.873527 application/epub+zip 361175 2025-08-02T13:03:47.293561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352369 2025-08-02T13:03:44.762552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127025 2022-09-03T04:39:17.281047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98192 2025-08-02T13:03:39.435629 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93030 2020-12-28T09:42:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17650 2025-08-02T13:03:47.416493 application/rdf+xml 25694 2025-08-02T13:03:42.365526 image/jpeg 4615 2025-08-02T13:03:42.117545 image/jpeg 37435 2020-12-28T09:42:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 146023 2025-08-02T13:03:39.670554 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