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 Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 44 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 26: 1577, part III" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the late 1800s. This volume focuses on the tumultuous period of the Eighty Years' War and the struggle for independence by the Dutch provinces against Spanish rule. The book delves into the intricate political maneuvers and conflicts that characterized the rise of the Dutch Republic, illustrating the challenges faced by both the rebels and their monarchic adversaries. In this section, Motley recounts the significant interactions and tensions between Don John of Austria and the Dutch estates, particularly highlighting his strategic but ultimately flawed actions surrounding the seizure of Namur and attempts to control Antwerp citadel. Don John's romantic aspirations and military ambitions come to the forefront as he attempts to solidify his power amidst rising opposition led by William of Orange and his allies. The narrative captures the high-stakes political intrigue, personal ambitions, and shifting allegiances as the Dutch work to establish their liberties against oppression, showcasing the political and military landscape of a pivotal moment in European 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 110362 110289 2024-10-02T14:14:15.181544 2023-10-03T03:36:02.688798 text/html text/html 110355 110282 2024-10-02T14:14:15.530543 2023-10-03T03:36:02.827812 text/html text/html 126595 2024-10-02T14:14:21.915500 application/epub+zip 126375 2024-10-02T14:14:19.253508 application/epub+zip 109851 2024-10-02T14:14:17.783521 application/epub+zip 305636 2024-10-02T14:14:23.767508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297780 2024-10-02T14:14:21.188532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210274 2022-09-03T04:29:41.154424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101125 101103 2024-10-02T14:14:14.752530 2023-10-03T03:36:02.535759 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 96115 2020-12-28T08:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37798 2020-12-28T08:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19121 2024-10-02T14:14:24.147464 application/rdf+xml 21442 2024-10-02T14:14:18.503498 image/jpeg 4576 2024-10-02T14:14:18.064528 image/jpeg 126000 2024-10-02T14:14:15.541530 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia