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100 1 _aCapelle, J. van de,
_d1812-1850
245 1 4 _aHet beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 2 van 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-28
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 2 van 3)" by Capelle is a historical account, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the harrowing events surrounding the siege of Haarlem during the Eighty Years' War, focusing particularly on the experiences of key characters like the brave woman, Magdalena, who disguises herself as a soldier in a desperate bid for freedom amidst the turmoil. The narrative also explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal reality of war. The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone as it introduces Magdalena, who finds herself in a life-threatening situation while attempting to escape her captors, the Spanish soldiers. As she encounters a guard, she uses her quick wit and courage to navigate the dangerous encounter, ultimately revealing her predicament and plea for assistance while facing the moral dilemma of putting another’s life at risk for her own freedom. The tension rises with the sound of gunfire signaling the discovery of her escape, unsettlingly foreshadowing the challenges and potential downfall she will face as events unfold in the harsh and unforgiving world of war. The opening captivates the reader with a vivid sense of urgency and conflict, setting the stage for a gripping historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
653 _aHaarlem (Netherlands) -- Siege, 1572-1573
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46715
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