Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 48 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1610a This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland: with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of John of Barneveld, a pivotal figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, focusing on his political career, his role in the struggle for Dutch independence from Spanish rule, and his tragic downfall. This detailed narrative captures the turbulent political landscape of the time, illustrating Barneveld's ambitions and the conspiracies that surrounded him. It delves into his relationships with contemporary leaders, including Henry IV of France, as well as the intricate diplomacy involving Spain and the Protestant factions in Europe. The text discusses the causes and implications of the Thirty Years' War, showcasing Barneveld as a complex character caught between the aspirations of a republic and the machinations of powerful monarchs, ultimately leading to his execution, an event which underscores the perils of political engagement in a time of war and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Oldenbarnevelt, Johan van, 1547-1619 Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 DH Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 110774 2025-07-02T12:31:17.516218 text/html 110595 2025-01-09T02:09:58.880621 text/html 151531 2025-07-02T12:31:23.554175 application/epub+zip 151490 2025-07-02T12:31:21.060225 application/epub+zip 100454 2025-07-02T12:31:19.854190 application/epub+zip 386286 2025-07-02T12:31:25.297210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377150 2025-07-02T12:31:22.786234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122131 2022-09-03T04:42:32.405108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99089 2025-07-02T12:31:17.283213 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93780 2020-12-28T09:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17519 2025-07-02T12:31:25.412170 application/rdf+xml 27259 2025-07-02T12:31:20.352204 image/jpeg 4903 2025-07-02T12:31:20.108189 image/jpeg 36841 2020-12-28T09:43:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 151088 2025-07-02T12:31:17.525230 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