02240cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450058001492640051002073000047002583360026003053370026003313380036003575000031003935080029004245201276004535340045017296530059017746530034018338560042018679990017019094823UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187714aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1566-74) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-07  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1566-74)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the events surrounding the tumultuous period of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the late 16th century, focusing particularly on the conflicting politics, religious tensions, and the pivotal figures involved, such as William of Orange. The book delves into the inner workings of the government and the struggle for independence within the Netherlands.  At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the atmosphere of discontent brewing in the Netherlands. The opening discusses the secretive and duplicitous strategies employed by King Philip II of Spain and his representatives, aiming to maintain control over the rebellious provinces. Important characters, like the Duchess of Parma and Count Egmont, are depicted as they navigate the treacherous political landscape, battling against reformers like William of Orange, who seeks religious tolerance and independence. Philip's procrastination and deceptive correspondence are key themes, setting the stage for the mounting tensions that will characterize the revolutionary period in Dutch history. (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/4823  c46865d46865