02332cam a22003133u 4500 41312 UtSlPG 20260610133938.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DH Capelle, J. van de, 1812-1850 Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 1 van 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-07 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "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.) Original publication data not identified Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 Haarlem (Netherlands) -- Siege, 1572-1573 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41312 82151 82151