02492cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450125001492640051002743000047003253360026003723370026003983380036004245000031004605080029004915201507005205340045020276530059020728560042021319990017021734847UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr 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 — Complete (1584-86) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-08  aProduced by David Widger  a"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the ... Volume I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume details the tumultuous period following the assassination of William the Silent, Prince of Orange, and explores the rise of the Dutch Republic against the backdrop of Spanish domination and religious conflict during the late 16th century. The narrative delves into the political intrigue and struggles for liberty faced by the Netherlands as they sought to navigate their path towards independence and religious freedom.  The opening of the book introduces the immediate aftermath of William the Silent's assassination in July 1584, portraying it as a significant disaster for the Dutch cause. Motley describes the widespread despair felt across the nation and the subsequent determination of the Estates of Holland to maintain their struggle for freedom against Spain. The author emphasizes the pivotal role of William's legacy and the urgent efforts of the States to unify and continue their fight for sovereignty, signaling a crucial turning point in the Eighty Years' War. The detailed account sets the stage for the complexities of the conflict, including the interplay of international alliances, domestic politics, and the overarching theme of religious liberty versus despotism, inviting readers to engage deeply with the intricate historical narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4847  c46889d46889