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100 1 _aMotley, John Lothrop,
_d1814-1877
245 1 0 _aLife and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)
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 2004-11-09
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Life and Death of John of Barneveld — Complete (1609-1623)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around John of Barneveld, the prominent Advocate of Holland, and delves into the political intricacies of the Netherlands during a crucial period marked by the struggle for independence from Spanish rule and the lead-up to the Thirty Years' War. The book aims to illustrate Barneveld's significant role in shaping the policies and dynamics of the newly formed Dutch Republic. At the start of the work, the author outlines Barneveld's life and the complex political landscape of Europe following the Twelve Years' Truce with Spain. This period, which seems to promise a measure of peace, is juxtaposed against rising tensions fueled by religious strife and the ambitions of various European powers. The narrative introduces Barneveld as a formidable statesman whose extensive correspondence and diplomatic maneuvers positioned him as the central figure in Dutch politics. As the opening unfolds, it becomes evident that internal divisions, particularly between the civil power and religious authority, foreshadow the conflicts to come, setting the stage for Barneveld's pivotal and tragic role in history. (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/4899
999 _c46941
_d46941