02252cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450112001492640051002613000047003123360026003593370026003853380036004115000031004475080044004785201265005225340045017876530059018328560042018919990017019334838UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1584-85a 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book narrates the events in the Netherlands and the geopolitical maneuvering involved from the death of William the Silent through to the Twelve Years' Truce, focusing primarily on the intricate relationship between England, France, and the Dutch Provinces during this tumultuous period.  The opening of the book sets the stage for the complex diplomatic and military context of late 16th-century Europe. It introduces the hesitant yet pivotal policy decisions taken by Queen Elizabeth I of England regarding support for the Netherlands, especially after the assassination of William the Silent. The narrative details the various political factions, including the aspirations of the Dutch and their interactions with England and France while highlighting key figures like Roger Williams and statesmen within the Provinces. This segment hints at the ensuing tension and intrigue that characterized the efforts to secure political autonomy and religious freedom for the Netherlands amid the looming threat of Spanish dominance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4838  c46880d46880