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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aLife and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1617
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"The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work highlights the life of John of Barneveld, a crucial figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, and explores the political landscape surrounding the Thirty Years' War, detailing the conflicts between various factions and the implications for Protestantism in Europe. The narrative paints a vivid portrayal of Barneveld's political struggles as he navigates the complex interplay of power among religious and state authorities. The opening of the book introduces the political turmoil in Europe during the early 17th century following Ferdinand of Gratz's coronation as King of Bohemia. As nuances of loyalty and ambition fuel tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions, we delve into the immediate consequences of Ferdinand's rise, including the plight of Protestant advocates and the impending conflict that would ignite the Thirty Years' War. Through a gripping description of historical events and the characters involved, including prominent figures like Rudolph, Matthias, and Ferdinand, the text sets the stage for the extensive examination of civil and religious strife that follows, foreshadowing Barneveld's vital role in this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOldenbarnevelt, Johan van, 1547-1619
653 _aThirty Years' War, 1618-1648
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4894
999 _c46936
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