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100	1		_aMotley, John Lothrop, _d1814-1877
245	1	0	_aHistory of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585d
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"History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce" by John Lothrop Motley is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex political and military struggles faced by the United Netherlands during a pivotal time following the death of William the Silent, focusing on significant events leading up to the Twelve Years' Truce in 1609. It delves into themes of leadership, sacrifice, and the impact of political maneuvering on society. The opening portion of the book introduces the critical position of the burgomaster Sainte Aldegonde amid the looming threat of Spanish forces under Alexander of Parma. As Antwerp faces severe shortages and pressure from citizens calling for violence, Aldegonde engages in secret negotiations with the enemy to court peace, despite growing suspicions and backlash from the populace. The narrative illustrates his internal struggle between preserving the city and dealing with the calumny swirling around him, highlighting the precarious nature of political leadership in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4841
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