02303cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500730014826400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750801250043852012450056353400450180865300590185365300460191285600430195841312UtSlPG20260610133938.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aDH1 aCapelle, J. van de,d1812-185014aHet beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 1 van 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-11-07  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Gutenberg  a"HET BELEG EN DE VERDEDIGING VAN HAARLEM, in 1572-1573 (deel 1 van 3)" by J. van de Capelle is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the significant historical event of the siege and defense of Haarlem during the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch and the Spanish Empire. It aims to recount the battles, struggles, and the valor of the inhabitants of Haarlem, emphasizing their fight for freedom and sovereignty.  The opening of the work sets the stage in the winter of December 1572, portraying a city gripped by fear and uncertainty as it faces imminent threat from Spanish forces. The narrative introduces key figures such as Mayor Nicolaas van der Laan and members of the city's governing body, who are engaged in serious discussions about their strategies and the future of Haarlem. There is a palpable tension as leaders moderate between stubborn pride and the grim realities of war, foreshadowing the critical choices they must face in the defense of their city. The prose vividly illustrates the emotional landscape of the citizens and the dire circumstances leading up to the siege, highlighting their courage and resolve amidst impending chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648  aHaarlem (Netherlands) -- Siege, 1572-157340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41312