02139cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450047001492640051001963000047002473360026002943370026003203380036003465000031003825080044004135201217004575340045016746530059017198560042017789990017018204863UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1590-92 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, 1590-92" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate and tumultuous history surrounding the United Provinces of the Netherlands during a pivotal period of military strife against Spanish rule. The narrative focuses on key figures and events, particularly highlighting the strategic endeavors of Prince Maurice, who emerges as a formidable military leader. At the start of the book, Motley introduces the military landscape of the late 16th century as the republic seeks to restore control amidst foreign oppression. The opening chapter discusses Prince Maurice's military reforms and tactics, emphasizing his innovative approaches to warfare, including the effective use of artillery and the organization of infantry. The text describes significant battles and siege operations undertaken by Maurice, such as the successful recapture of key towns like Zutphen and Deventer. Through meticulous detail and a focus on military strategy, the opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the broader conflict and the political dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4863 c46905d46905