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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1587b
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"History of the United Netherlands, 1587" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex political and military events surrounding the Netherlands during a pivotal period, particularly focusing on the interactions between prominent figures like Queen Elizabeth I of England, Leicester, and the envoys from the United Provinces amidst the backdrop of religious conflict and foreign invasion. The opening of the book transports readers to the political turbulence of late 16th-century England and the Netherlands, specifically the year 1587. It highlights the precarious relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the Netherland envoys, revealing her frustrations with their demands for military support while grappling with domestic issues, including the imminent execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. As the envoys attempt to gain Elizabeth's favor, they face her wrath and accusations of ingratitude despite the dire circumstances of their country. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the strained political dynamics and the impact of individual actions on the collective fate of nations during this tumultuous historical context. (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/4852
999 _c46894
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