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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 4 _aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part 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 eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II by John Lothrop Motley" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the establishment of the Dutch Republic during the late 16th century, specifically in 1578. The narrative delves into the complex political and social landscape of the Netherlands during this period, exploring themes of religious conflict, governance, and the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley details the aftermath of military confrontations and the political intrigues among various factions vying for control and legitimacy. The Prince of Orange, a pivotal figure in the fight for Dutch autonomy, emerges as a leader striving for religious tolerance and unity among the provinces against the repressive tactics of Don John of Austria and the Spanish Crown. Key events include the negotiations that resulted in the municipal revolution in crucial cities like Amsterdam, the deteriorating health and eventual death of Don John, and the shifting allegiances among nobles and royal powers. The narrative captures the fervor of citizens rallying for change, the impact of foreign interventions, and the broader struggle for a cohesive Dutch identity amid the chaos of war and religious strife, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a 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/4830
999 _c46872
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