02273cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450045001492640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080044004115201353004555340045018086530059018538560042019129990017019544851UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1587a 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, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the complex political and military struggles faced by the Netherlands during its fight for independence from Spanish rule, particularly focusing on the events following the death of William the Silent and leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce. Motley's work aims to offer a thorough examination of the statecraft and military strategies employed during this turbulent period.  In this volume, Motley provides a detailed narrative that encompasses significant figures and events, including the unpopularity of English Governor Leicester among Dutch leaders, the internal disputes among various factions, and the escalating tensions between Protestant and Catholic forces. The text highlights the character and development of young Maurice of Nassau, the strife between English and Dutch commanders, and the consequences of betrayal in the loss of key cities like Deventer to Spanish forces. Through meticulous documentation and vivid storytelling, the book illustrates the challenges and conflicts that shaped the Netherlands' fight for autonomy, presenting a nuanced picture of a nation grappling with its identity and governance amidst external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4851  c46893d46893