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 19: 1572-73 This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 19: 1572-73" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, during a time of great interest in national identities and histories. This volume covers a turbulent period in history, focusing on the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It specifically narrates events such as the siege of Harlem and the brutal conflicts within the Netherlands, depicting the resilience and determination of the Dutch as they combat oppression. In this volume, the narrative details high-stakes battles and intricate strategies employed by both the defenders and the besieging Spanish forces. Key events include the significant siege of Harlem, where the citizens, alongside the garrison, bravely resist overwhelming odds against a numerically superior enemy. The book paints a vivid picture of heroism, suffering, and the desperation of a people fighting for their freedom amidst intense violence and bloodshed. Ultimately, despite their efforts, the citizens of Harlem face tragic fates, highlighting the brutal realities of warfare and the human capacity for both cruelty and endurance. Motley's work serves to not only chronicle the events of this critical period but also to underscore the broader themes of liberty and the cost of tyranny. (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 117781 117708 2024-10-02T14:12:51.849454 2023-10-03T03:35:08.484803 text/html text/html 117774 117701 2024-10-02T14:12:52.073499 2023-10-03T03:35:08.626809 text/html text/html 121146 2024-10-02T14:12:57.841463 application/epub+zip 121457 2024-10-02T14:12:55.284488 application/epub+zip 102673 2024-10-02T14:12:54.113447 application/epub+zip 274237 2024-10-02T14:12:59.769428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265606 2024-10-02T14:12:57.133437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213341 2022-09-03T04:28:20.144260 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108111 108089 2024-10-02T14:12:51.488455 2023-10-03T03:35:08.234809 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 103119 2020-12-28T08:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40677 2020-12-28T08:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19183 2024-10-02T14:12:59.900393 application/rdf+xml 18601 2024-10-02T14:12:54.650435 image/jpeg 4152 2024-10-02T14:12:54.378453 image/jpeg 119100 2024-10-02T14:12:52.085527 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