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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1603-04
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_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 from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account likely written during the late 19th century. The book covers the complex political and military landscape of the Netherlands during a critical time of struggle for independence from Spanish rule, particularly focusing on the events following the death of key figures like William the Silent. The beginning of the text sets the scene after the death of Queen Elizabeth I of England and explores the consequent shifts in political alliances and power dynamics in Europe. It illustrates the anxiety felt by various European powers regarding the new monarch James I of England and highlights the continued conflict between the Dutch republic and Spain. Key characters emerge, such as James I, Barneveld, and the Spanish ambassador Tassis, weaving together a narrative laden with political intrigue, diplomatic maneuvering, and the precarious fate of the Dutch cause amidst a backdrop of evolving international relations. (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/4876
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