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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1592-94
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 16th century, focusing on the tumultuous events surrounding the United Netherlands and the various players involved in the struggle for power in that era, including figures like Philip II of Spain, the Duke of Mayenne, and Henry of Navarre, who emerge as central actors in the conflict. At the start of this book, the narrative examines the period following the death of William the Silent, setting the stage for a power struggle that is closely tied to both religious conflict and political intrigue. It discusses the influential role of Philip II of Spain and his designs on the French throne amid the backdrop of the civil war boiling in France. The opening details the ambitions of Philip II, the various factions competing for control, and their complex relationships, all while hinting at the broader implications for the future of France and Europe. As characters like Henry of Navarre and the Duke of Mayenne maneuver politically, the stage is set for a dramatic confrontation that intertwines personal, political, and religious stakes. (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/4865
999 _c46907
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