Project Gutenberg 2004-11-07 Public domain in the USA. 61 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 12: 1567, part I This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 12: 1567, part I" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century that chronicles the pivotal events surrounding the struggle for independence in the Netherlands during the late 16th century. This work captures the tumultuous climate of a nation on the brink of revolt against Spanish rule, focusing particularly on the religious conflicts and civil strife that marked this historical epoch. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the political dynamics, key figures, and the socio-religious context of the Dutch Republic's rise. In this volume, Motley details the dramatic events of 1567, including the defeat of Calvinist forces at Lannoy and Waterlots and the government’s reaction to these incursions, which involved a brutal siege and severe reprisals against the population. Key figures like William of Orange emerge as central protagonists wrestling with their loyalties amid a backdrop of escalating violence. The narrative describes the resilience of the cities under siege, particularly Valenciennes, as well as the fervent debates among leaders as they navigate promises of allegiance and the consequences of impending warfare. Ultimately, the struggle for religious liberty and political autonomy unfolds within the broader context of a nation's fight for freedom, providing a vivid portrayal of this transformative period in Dutch history. (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 127647 127574 2024-10-02T14:11:43.373309 2023-10-03T03:34:21.484922 text/html text/html 127640 127567 2024-10-02T14:11:43.597326 2023-10-03T03:34:21.623912 text/html text/html 133201 2024-10-02T14:11:49.655302 application/epub+zip 133821 2024-10-02T14:11:46.965278 application/epub+zip 113828 2024-10-02T14:11:45.740291 application/epub+zip 314583 2024-10-02T14:11:51.729251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304984 2024-10-02T14:11:48.922284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219535 2022-09-03T04:27:16.468271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116984 116962 2024-10-02T14:11:43.122308 2023-10-03T03:34:21.322913 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 111956 2020-12-28T08:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43897 2020-12-28T08:41:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19313 2024-10-02T14:11:51.852239 application/rdf+xml 21484 2024-10-02T14:11:46.300287 image/jpeg 4621 2024-10-02T14:11:46.017298 image/jpeg 132103 2024-10-02T14:11:43.609341 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