02342cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450044001492640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080044004105201423004545340045018776530059019228560042019819990017020234870UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1598 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, 1598" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the intricate political landscape of the United Netherlands during a tumultuous period defined by conflict with Spain, specifically from the death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce. The central figures in this narrative include prominent statesmen like Olden-Barneveld and Prince Maurice of Nassau, as they navigate the challenging diplomatic relations and military struggles of their time.  At the start of the volume, the author introduces a critical diplomatic mission by the United Netherlands' envoys to Henry IV of France, aiming to prevent a peace agreement between France and Spain that could threaten their independence. The opening section details the lengthy preparations and eventual journey of the envoys as they engage with both French and English powers, reflecting on the broader implications of their mission. Through the lens of historical events, including delays caused by bad weather and high-stakes negotiations, Motley sets the stage for a gripping examination of an era filled with complex diplomacy and the struggle for sovereignty. The narrative unfolds with a rich depiction of the challenges faced by these leaders as they attempt to secure their nation's future against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4870  c46912d46912