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100	1		_aMotley, John Lothrop, _d1814-1877
245	1	4	_aThe Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)
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 (1555-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the emergence of the Dutch Republic, delving into its struggles against Spanish hegemony and the ecclesiastical tyranny that characterized the era. The book explores key figures such as William the Silent and the complex political dynamics that shaped the Republic's quest for independence. At the start of the narrative, the author provides a historical introduction, outlining the geographical and political landscape of the Netherlands, tracing its history from the Roman conquest to the eventual rise of local powers during the feudal period. Key themes include the contradictions between foreign domination and indigenous resistance, the gradual evolution of a distinct Dutch identity, and the interplay between commerce and governance in laying the groundwork for a future republican polity. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the fierce struggle for freedom that would define the character and significance of the Dutch Republic in the annals of history. (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/4836
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