02191cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450041001492640051001903000047002413360026002883370026003143380036003405000031003765080044004075201305004515340045017566530015018017000031018168560042018475133UtSlPG20260610133135.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDH1 aMotley, John Lothrop,d1814-187710aQuotations from John L. Motley Works 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"Quotations from John L. Motley Works" by John Lothrop Motley is a collection of notable excerpts from Motley's historical writings, compiled during the late 19th century. The work primarily revolves around the intricate and tumultuous history of the Netherlands, reflecting on key events, figures, and themes such as war, religion, tyranny, and social issues during the struggle for Dutch independence. The quotations illustrate the complexity and depth of Motley's scholarship as he weaves together historical accounts with strong opinions and reflections.  The opening of this collection features a brief introduction by the editor, David Widger, who highlights the accessibility and adaptability of the text through digital means like Project Gutenberg. It outlines the range of topics covered in Motley's work, especially focusing on the rise of the Dutch Republic and the various challenges faced, including religious persecution, political strife, and the impact of prominent figures like Charles V and William of Nassau, Prince of Orange. This initial portion reflects on the historical context and the philosophical undercurrents that influenced the period, setting the stage for the more detailed entries that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aQuotations1 aWidger, David,d1932-2021?40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5133