Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 47 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 01: Introduction I This etext was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 01: Introduction I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This book delves into the emergence and rise of the Dutch Republic, highlighting its significance as a pivotal event in modern history. The narrative captures the struggle for independence against tyrannical rule and the evolving dynamics of power, showcasing how this small region became a major player on the global stage. In this volume, Motley presents a detailed exploration of the historical context surrounding the formation of the Dutch Republic, tracing its lineage back to the conflict with Spanish domination. He examines the socio-political landscape of the Netherlands, including the geography, early inhabitants, and their resistance against powerful empires. Central to the narrative is the figure of William the Silent, whose leadership and vision were instrumental in guiding the Dutch towards independence. The writing is enriched with accounts of battles, political intrigues, and the interplay of various factions, all converging to forge a new and liberated state that not only sought to reclaim freedom for itself but also set a precedent for democratic ideals in the wider world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 Netherlands -- Church history DH Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 100797 100724 2024-10-02T14:09:43.671415 2023-10-03T03:33:05.041777 text/html text/html 100790 100717 2024-10-02T14:09:43.895416 2023-10-03T03:33:05.178792 text/html text/html 124404 2024-10-02T14:09:50.055382 application/epub+zip 123984 2024-10-02T14:09:47.372396 application/epub+zip 93127 2024-10-02T14:09:46.124394 application/epub+zip 309366 2024-10-02T14:09:51.944398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300242 2024-10-02T14:09:49.311377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205307 2022-09-03T04:25:22.182333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90754 90732 2024-10-02T14:09:43.422435 2023-10-03T03:33:04.890770 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 85756 2020-12-28T08:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 34977 2020-12-28T08:40:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19122 2024-10-02T14:09:52.067355 application/rdf+xml 21635 2024-10-02T14:09:46.680381 image/jpeg 4555 2024-10-02T14:09:46.394409 image/jpeg 123469 2024-10-02T14:09:43.905411 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia