Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 64 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 18: 1572 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 18: 1572" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This book delves into the significant events surrounding the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule during the late 16th century, focusing on the revolutionary fervor that marked the year 1572. It highlights the fervent struggle for freedom and the socio-political dynamics of the period, showcasing the rise and establishment of the Dutch Republic. In this volume, Motley chronicles a pivotal moment in the fight for liberty in the Netherlands, detailing the municipal revolutions in various cities of Holland and Zeeland as they rally under the leadership of the Prince of Orange. The narrative explores key events, such as the capture of Mons by Count Louis of Nassau, the fierce struggles and massacres that ensued, and the political maneuvers of Spanish leaders like the Duke of Alva. The text examines the themes of loyalty, religious freedom, and the brutal realities of war, offering insight into the complexities of the insurgency against tyranny. Through vivid descriptions, appeals for aid, and the violent repercussions of the revolt, this work underscores the profound impact of these historical events on the development of Dutch independence. (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 120349 120276 2024-10-02T14:12:35.493564 2023-10-03T03:34:54.189177 text/html text/html 120342 120269 2024-10-02T14:12:35.711565 2023-10-03T03:34:54.369181 text/html text/html 123780 2024-10-02T14:12:41.694511 application/epub+zip 123998 2024-10-02T14:12:38.967506 application/epub+zip 101666 2024-10-02T14:12:37.760549 application/epub+zip 275973 2024-10-02T14:12:43.799520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267515 2024-10-02T14:12:40.836543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212946 2022-09-03T04:28:01.867145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110485 110463 2024-10-02T14:12:35.125555 2023-10-03T03:34:53.983182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 105490 2020-12-28T08:41:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41489 2020-12-28T08:41:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19193 2024-10-02T14:12:43.987483 application/rdf+xml 17783 2024-10-02T14:12:38.313506 image/jpeg 3945 2024-10-02T14:12:38.030534 image/jpeg 121834 2024-10-02T14:12:35.724515 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