02392cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450109001492640051002583000047003093360026003563370026003823380036004085000031004445080044004755201408005195340045019276530059019728560042020319990017020734881UtSlPG20260610133131.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aHistory of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1608a 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 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. This book chronicles the complex political and military history of the United Provinces (modern-day Netherlands) during a tumultuous period characterized by their struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The author skillfully explores themes of national sovereignty, commerce, and religious freedom against the backdrop of war and diplomacy.  The narrative begins with the death of William the Silent and follows the political dynamics that unfold through to the Twelve Year's Truce in 1609. Motley highlights key figures, including Prince Maurice and political leaders like Olden-Barneveld, in their pursuits of peace and independence while negotiating with Spanish commissioners frustrated by the Dutch insistence on sovereignty. The text is rich with detailed accounts of negotiations, military campaigns, and cultural shifts within the provinces, emphasizing the unwavering spirit of the Dutch who fought for their rights against a formidable enemy. Ultimately, the book illustrates how the United Provinces sought to establish themselves as a recognized and independent nation amid the challenges presented by Spain and the broader European power structure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-164840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4881  c46923d46923