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Motley, John Lothrop
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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, 1619-23
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"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. The book focuses on the life and execution of John of Barneveld, a prominent Dutch statesman, while also examining the broader political landscape of the Thirty Years' War. It highlights Barneveld's legacy and the injustices surrounding his fall from power, providing insight into the intense political rivalries of his time. At the start of this work, the scene is set for the tragic execution of John of Barneveld in the Hague, where a grim scaffold has been prepared amid an atmosphere charged with anticipation and malice. As Barneveld appears on the scaffold, surrounded by soldiers and onlookers, he exudes a stoic dignity even as he faces death. The narration captures his final moments on the scaffold where he defends his honor, declaring his loyalty to the state before meeting his fate. The opening effectively immerses the reader in the chaotic emotions of the day, delineating the public's mixed feelings, the underlying political intrigues, and the brutal realities of power struggles in the Netherlands during a turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Oldenbarnevelt, Johan van, 1547-1619
Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - Other
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
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