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_aMotley, John Lothrop, _d1814-1877 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aHistory of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1600-02 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 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--1609" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book details the intricate and tumultuous events surrounding the establishment and persistence of the Dutch Republic amid its prolonged struggle for independence from Spain. The narrative captures the political, military, and social dynamics of the time, focusing on key figures and battles that shaped the course of the conflict. The book intricately chronicles the Dutch War of Independence, particularly emphasizing the significant siege of Ostend, which became a focal point of the struggle during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Motley recounts the fierce determination and numerous sacrifices made by both the Dutch defenders and the Spanish besiegers, highlighting the brutal realities of war as well as the strategic maneuvers employed by military leaders like Sir Francis Vere and the archduke. Through detailed descriptions of the siege tactics, the international consequences of the conflict, as well as the religious fervor and national pride driving the combatants, Motley provides readers with a vivid and tumultuous portrait of this critical period in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 | ||
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