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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, 1618
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 likely written in the late 19th century. This work details the tumultuous life of John of Barneveld, a significant political figure in the Dutch Republic, focusing on his conflicts with Prince Maurice of Nassau amid the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. The narrative likely explores Barneveld's contributions to the establishment of a stable governance in the Netherlands, as well as his eventual fall from grace due to political rivalries and public animosity. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for a critical period in Dutch history, particularly the power struggle between Barneveld and Maurice. It portrays an alarming political landscape where loyalties are questioned, and Barneveld faces vehement libels accusing him of treason and corruption. A grave conflict arises as Maurice begins to consolidate power, leading to the disbanding of Barneveld's supporters and a shift in governance that jeopardizes his position. Through vivid accounts of political machinations, pamphleteering, and Barneveld's appeals for justice, the reader is introduced to the intricate web of loyalties and conflicts that define this pivotal moment in the history of Holland. (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/4895
999 _c46937
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