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Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the rise and development of the Dutch Republic, exploring the significant forces such as feudalism, clerical power, and emerging commerce that shaped Dutch society over five centuries. The narrative highlights the transformation of the Netherlands as it navigates through oppression and gradual assertion of human rights leading to the eventual establishment of a republic. At the start of this volume, the author begins by outlining the historical context of the Netherlands, contrasting the chaotic feudal hierarchy where nobility wielded power through violence and coercion. Motley elucidates how three predominant forces—the sword, the clergy, and ultimately gold—interacted to influence Dutch society and governance. He describes the grim conditions of serfdom and explains the rise of urban centers that began to challenge feudal dominance through commerce and collective power. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these dynamics shaped the struggle for rights and autonomy in the political evolution of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4802
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 22
Language: English
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
Subject: Netherlands -- Church history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 02: Introduction II" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into the rise and development of the Dutch Republic, exploring the significant forces such as feudalism, clerical power, and emerging commerce that shaped Dutch society over five centuries. The narrative highlights the transformation of the Netherlands as it navigates through oppression and gradual assertion of human rights leading to the eventual establishment of a republic. At the start of this volume, the author begins by outlining the historical context of the Netherlands, contrasting the chaotic feudal hierarchy where nobility wielded power through violence and coercion. Motley elucidates how three predominant forces—the sword, the clergy, and ultimately gold—interacted to influence Dutch society and governance. He describes the grim conditions of serfdom and explains the rise of urban centers that began to challenge feudal dominance through commerce and collective power. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how these dynamics shaped the struggle for rights and autonomy in the political evolution of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4802
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 22
Language: English
Subject: Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
Subject: Netherlands -- Church history
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.