02305cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450063001492640051002123000047002633360026003103370026003363380036003625000031003985080044004295201350004735340045018236530059018686530034019278560042019614810UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187714aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 10: 1566, part I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aThis etext was produced by David Widger  a"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 10: 1566, part I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the emergence of the Dutch Republic during a tumultuous and politically charged period in history, focusing on the significant events leading to the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. Central to this narrative are characters such as William of Orange, Louis of Nassau, and various nobles who navigate the complex political landscape, striving for civil and religious liberties.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the context of the year 1566, highlighting key events, including the famous "Compromise," a significant document aimed at resisting the inquisition. We meet Francis Junius, a preacher advocating for reform, and other prominent figures who gather to discuss the plight of the Netherlands under Spanish oppression. The text details the political intrigue, rising tensions, and the people's agitation against the harsh edicts enforced by the monarchy. As debate flourishes among the nobles about how to address these issues, the groundwork is laid for the imminent conflict that will shape the future of the region, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of rebellion, ideology, and the struggle for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648  aNetherlands -- Church history40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4810