02108cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450044001492640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080044004105201189004545340045016436530059016888560042017479990017017894867UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1595 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, 1595" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the conflicts between the United Netherlands and Spain, specifically highlighting significant events from the death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce. Motley's work provides a detailed narrative of military, political, and social dynamics during this tumultuous period in Dutch history.  The book presents a vivid portrayal of the various campaigns and battles that defined the struggle for Dutch independence, including key military figures such as Count Fuentes, Prince Maurice of Nassau, and Admiral Villars. It describes a series of dramatic events, including the formal declaration of war by France against Spain, significant sieges, and unexpected defeats. Through richly detailed accounts, Motley illustrates the interplay of personal ambitions, political loyalties, and the brutal realities of warfare, as the leading European powers clash over control of the Netherlands, ultimately painting a complex picture of a nation striving for liberty amidst overwhelming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4867  c46909d46909