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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United Netherlands, 1595-96
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, 1595-96" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous period of the late 16th century, detailing key events in the struggle of the Netherlands for independence from Spanish rule. The narrative captures a pivotal era, marked by prominent figures such as Philip William, the Prince of Orange, and the political maneuvers surrounding the Spanish crown's attempts to reassert dominance. The opening of the text introduces the appointment of Archduke Cardinal Albert as governor of the Netherlands and the return of Philip William from captivity. The narrative sets the stage for the drama of political intrigue, military confrontations, and alliances during a time of conflict between Spain, France, and England. The author paints a picture of Philip William's complex emotional state—freed from his long imprisonment but caught between his loyalty to Spain and the aspirations of the Dutch Republic. In this context, the book reveals early tensions as both Dutch and English forces confront Spanish ships, emphasizing the stakes of freedom against royal despotism and the proto-national sentiment brewing among the provinces. (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/4868
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