Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 92 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, 1617 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work highlights the life of John of Barneveld, a crucial figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, and explores the political landscape surrounding the Thirty Years' War, detailing the conflicts between various factions and the implications for Protestantism in Europe. The narrative paints a vivid portrayal of Barneveld's political struggles as he navigates the complex interplay of power among religious and state authorities. The opening of the book introduces the political turmoil in Europe during the early 17th century following Ferdinand of Gratz's coronation as King of Bohemia. As nuances of loyalty and ambition fuel tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions, we delve into the immediate consequences of Ferdinand's rise, including the plight of Protestant advocates and the impending conflict that would ignite the Thirty Years' War. Through a gripping description of historical events and the characters involved, including prominent figures like Rudolph, Matthias, and Ferdinand, the text sets the stage for the extensive examination of civil and religious strife that follows, foreshadowing Barneveld's vital role in this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.2 (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 - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Religious 225422 2025-08-02T13:07:10.618486 text/html 225243 2025-01-09T02:11:16.780721 text/html 192391 2025-08-02T13:07:17.518471 application/epub+zip 195478 2025-08-02T13:07:14.182510 application/epub+zip 144315 2025-08-02T13:07:12.982510 application/epub+zip 456476 2025-08-02T13:07:19.830451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443391 2025-08-02T13:07:16.752473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188413 2022-09-03T04:43:48.631237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209632 2025-08-02T13:07:10.337532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204312 2020-12-28T09:44:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18220 2025-08-02T13:07:19.952447 application/rdf+xml 27239 2025-08-02T13:07:13.485492 image/jpeg 4889 2025-08-02T13:07:13.237493 image/jpeg 77150 2020-12-28T09:44:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 192352 2025-08-02T13:07:10.636579 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