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 Project Gutenberg 2017-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 127 Hoogewerff, G. C. 1857 Jacob Martens: Een verhaal uit de zestiende eeuw Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Jacob Martens: Een verhaal uit de zestiende eeuw" by G. C. Hoogewerff is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the tumultuous 16th century and revolves around the character Jacob Martens, a young man navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and political turmoil in Flanders, particularly during the reign of King Philip II of Spain. Themes of rebellion against foreign oppression and the struggle for personal and civic freedom are likely central to this narrative, making it appealing to readers interested in historical fiction and the exploration of societal issues. The opening portion of the novel introduces Jacob Martens and his companion Thierry de St. Foy, who set out early one summer morning in 1566 for a fishing trip. Their playful banter reveals their differing views on politics and love, particularly towards a young woman named Madeleine de Bette, whom Jacob secretly admires. As they fish along the Lys river, an ominous event unfolds: they witness the execution of a woman convicted of heresy, which deeply affects Jacob and sparks a growing awareness of the oppressive conditions under which their society operates. This encounter serves as a pivotal moment for Jacob, compelling him to grapple with the implications of faith, justice, and personal responsibility in a time of strife. The narrative sets the stage for Jacob's development against the backdrop of a politically charged historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. nl Historical fiction PT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels 893203 2025-06-21T12:40:22.732521 text/html 886097 2024-10-23T01:37:12 text/html 490253 2025-06-21T12:40:35.684477 application/epub+zip 489422 2025-06-21T12:40:25.704485 application/epub+zip 423209 2025-06-21T12:40:24.211569 application/epub+zip 709917 2025-06-21T12:40:43.000490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634306 2025-06-21T12:40:34.308528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 568712 2022-09-24T14:34:25.184813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 768605 2023-09-23T09:14:13.682955 text/plain 748759 2024-10-23T01:37:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15468 2025-06-21T12:40:43.159411 application/rdf+xml 18688 2025-06-21T12:40:24.356531 image/jpeg 2841 2025-06-21T12:40:24.285521 image/jpeg 435677 2025-06-21T12:40:22.825523 application/octet-stream application/zip