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Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 03: 1555
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 03: 1555" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on a crucial period in the history of the Netherlands during the 16th century, specifically detailing the events surrounding the abdication of Emperor Charles V and the subsequent rise of his son, Philip II. Motley's work provides a deep exploration of the political and social landscape of the Dutch Republic as it navigated its path toward independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley meticulously details the dramatic abdication ceremony of Charles V in Brussels on October 25, 1555, highlighting the emotional responses from various prominent individuals and the implications of the transfer of power to Philip II. Through vivid descriptions, he paints a picture of the imperial court and the tension that permeated the atmosphere, as Charles, despite his oppressive rule, bids farewell to a populace caught between loyalty and resentment. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the political complexities and the brewing discontent among the Dutch, setting the stage for the eventual revolt against Spanish Habsburg oppression, thus capturing a significant turning point in the emergence of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4803
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 54
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 03: 1555
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 03: 1555" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on a crucial period in the history of the Netherlands during the 16th century, specifically detailing the events surrounding the abdication of Emperor Charles V and the subsequent rise of his son, Philip II. Motley's work provides a deep exploration of the political and social landscape of the Dutch Republic as it navigated its path toward independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley meticulously details the dramatic abdication ceremony of Charles V in Brussels on October 25, 1555, highlighting the emotional responses from various prominent individuals and the implications of the transfer of power to Philip II. Through vivid descriptions, he paints a picture of the imperial court and the tension that permeated the atmosphere, as Charles, despite his oppressive rule, bids farewell to a populace caught between loyalty and resentment. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the political complexities and the brewing discontent among the Dutch, setting the stage for the eventual revolt against Spanish Habsburg oppression, thus capturing a significant turning point in the emergence of the Dutch Republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4803
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 54
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.