02146cam a22003013u 4500 4880 UtSlPG 20260610133131.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DH Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877 History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1607b Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 This eBook was produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores the political and military conflicts between the United Provinces and the Spanish Empire, detailing the complex negotiations leading to the Twelve Years' Truce. It focuses on the broader themes of independence, religious freedom, and the struggle for sovereignty. The opening of the narrative presents a turbulent period marked by the deliberations for peace in Spain and the dissatisfaction among courtiers regarding proposed peace treaties with the rebellious Netherlands. Key figures, such as the Marquis Spinola and Prince Maurice, grapple with the balance between military strategies and political negotiations, revealing the tensions and intrigues shaping the quest for truce. Complaints about military operations, court politics, and conflicting allegiances establish the backdrop for the conflicts and motivations of leaders on both sides, setting the stage for intense diplomatic maneuvering. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4880 46922 46922