02209cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450047001492640051001963000047002473360026002943370026003203380036003465000031003825080044004135201287004575340045017446530059017898560042018489990017018904868UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1595-96 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, 1595-96" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous period of the late 16th century, detailing key events in the struggle of the Netherlands for independence from Spanish rule. The narrative captures a pivotal era, marked by prominent figures such as Philip William, the Prince of Orange, and the political maneuvers surrounding the Spanish crown's attempts to reassert dominance.  The opening of the text introduces the appointment of Archduke Cardinal Albert as governor of the Netherlands and the return of Philip William from captivity. The narrative sets the stage for the drama of political intrigue, military confrontations, and alliances during a time of conflict between Spain, France, and England. The author paints a picture of Philip William's complex emotional state—freed from his long imprisonment but caught between his loyalty to Spain and the aspirations of the Dutch Republic. In this context, the book reveals early tensions as both Dutch and English forces confront Spanish ships, emphasizing the stakes of freedom against royal despotism and the proto-national sentiment brewing among the provinces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4868  c46910d46910