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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 — Complete (1584-1609)
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 2004-11-08
508 _aProduced 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 written in the late 19th century. The book explores the period following the assassination of Prince William the Silent, focusing on the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain, and the broader implications for European liberty and religious tolerance during the 16th century. The opening of the work sets the stage for the tumultuous events that follow the death of William the Silent in 1584. It highlights the immediate aftermath of his assassination, emphasizing the deep sense of loss and despair felt throughout the Netherlands, as he was a pivotal figure in the struggle against Spanish rule. The narrative introduces the fragile political atmosphere, the rise of religious conflict, and the desperate measures the Dutch people adopted to resist oppression. The text discusses the various challenges faced by the fragile Dutch republic, including the manipulative diplomacy of the Spanish crown and the intricacies of political alliances, establishing a robust backdrop for the unfolding narrative of resistance and the fight for freedom. (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/4885
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