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050 4 _aDH
100 1 _aSchiller, Friedrich,
_d1759-1805
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Complete
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 2004-12-08
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Complete" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book delves into the significant political upheaval that led to the Netherlands' fight for independence from Spanish rule, exploring the key events and figures involved in this struggle. Schiller aims to illuminate the historical roots and complexities of the rebellion, emphasizing themes such as tyranny, freedom, and national identity. At the start of the narrative, Schiller shares his inspiration for documenting the revolt, attributing it to his enthusiastic response to previous works on the Belgian Revolution. He expresses his intention to craft a compelling history that captures the sentiments of the time while addressing the deficiencies he noticed in existing accounts. Schiller establishes an analytical framework, reflecting on the circumstances that led to the rebellion, and underscores the role of figures like William the Silent. He contrasts the peaceful nature of the Dutch people with the oppressive might of King Philip II of Spain, setting the stage for the unfolding revolution that began with minor grievances escalating into a fierce fight for liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
653 _aHuguenots
700 1 _aEastwick, Edward Backhouse,
_d1814-1883
700 1 _aMorrison, A. J. W.
_q(Alexander James William),
_d1806-1865
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6780
999 _c48776
_d48776