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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1595
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, 1595" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the conflicts between the United Netherlands and Spain, specifically highlighting significant events from the death of William the Silent to the Twelve Years' Truce. Motley's work provides a detailed narrative of military, political, and social dynamics during this tumultuous period in Dutch history. The book presents a vivid portrayal of the various campaigns and battles that defined the struggle for Dutch independence, including key military figures such as Count Fuentes, Prince Maurice of Nassau, and Admiral Villars. It describes a series of dramatic events, including the formal declaration of war by France against Spain, significant sieges, and unexpected defeats. Through richly detailed accounts, Motley illustrates the interplay of personal ambitions, political loyalties, and the brutal realities of warfare, as the leading European powers clash over control of the Netherlands, ultimately painting a complex picture of a nation striving for liberty amidst overwhelming challenges. (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/4867
999 _c46909
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