Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 88 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, 1609 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" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This detailed narrative focuses on the political, military, and social developments in the Netherlands during the period following the passing of the influential leader William the Silent, culminating in the significant treaty of truce established in 1609. Motley's work emphasizes the tenacity of the Dutch people in their struggle for independence from Spanish rule, delving into the political machinations that defined this tumultuous era. The opening of this historical account provides an overview of the formal proceedings leading to the twelve years' truce, detailing the intense negotiations between the Dutch States-General and the Spanish archdukes. Key figures include Barneveld, a pivotal statesman who fought to ensure that the Dutch provinces were recognized as free and independent. The text elucidates the political climate of the time, including the pressing issues of religious toleration and trade rights, especially concerning the lucrative India trade. As the chapter unfolds, the reader encounters a tapestry of diplomatic discussions, the foundational principles of independence, and the complex interplay of power that characterized this critical juncture in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.8 (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 144220 2025-07-02T12:29:35.582206 text/html 144041 2025-01-09T02:08:02.008729 text/html 159703 2025-07-02T12:29:41.622188 application/epub+zip 160396 2025-07-02T12:29:38.977194 application/epub+zip 109693 2025-07-02T12:29:37.824190 application/epub+zip 380198 2025-07-02T12:29:43.539174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369821 2025-07-02T12:29:40.898194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145347 2022-09-03T04:40:02.508909 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131006 2025-07-02T12:29:35.325192 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125833 2020-12-28T09:43:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17495 2025-07-02T12:29:43.711148 application/rdf+xml 25570 2025-07-02T12:29:38.324179 image/jpeg 4609 2025-07-02T12:29:38.079196 image/jpeg 48325 2020-12-28T09:43:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 158198 2025-07-02T12:29:35.594208 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