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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the rise and development of the Dutch Republic, exploring the significant forces such as feudalism, clerical power, and emerging commerce that shaped Dutch society over five centuries. The narrative highlights the transformation of the Netherlands as it navigates through oppression and gradual assertion of human rights leading to the eventual establishment of a republic. At the start of this volume, the author begins by outlining the historical context of the Netherlands, contrasting the chaotic feudal hierarchy where nobility wielded power through violence and coercion. Motley elucidates how three predominant forces—the sword, the clergy, and ultimately gold—interacted to influence Dutch society and governance. He describes the grim conditions of serfdom and explains the rise of urban centers that began to challenge feudal dominance through commerce and collective power. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these dynamics shaped the struggle for rights and autonomy in the political evolution of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
653 _aNetherlands -- Church history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4802
999 _c46844
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