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100	1		_aMotley, John Lothrop, _d1814-1877
245	1	4	_aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1574-84)
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 2004-11-07
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1574-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the struggle for independence of the Dutch provinces against Spanish domination during a time marked by political intrigue, warfare, and religious conflict. The narrative centers around key figures such as William of Orange, who emerges as a pivotal leader in the quest for civil and religious freedoms for the Protestant population of the Netherlands. The opening of the book describes the tense atmosphere of the Dutch Republic in the late 1570s, marked by ongoing negotiations and a series of tumultuous events following the era known as the Council of Blood. It details the secretive diplomatic efforts by various parties seeking peace, as well as the steadfast resolve of the Prince of Orange amidst rising tensions with the Spanish government. The narrative captures the complexities of shifting loyalties among the provinces, the pressing need for unity against external pressures, and the character of pivotal leaders, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of rebellion and the fight for autonomy. (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/4835
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