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Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II by John Lothrop Motley" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the establishment of the Dutch Republic during the late 16th century, specifically in 1578. The narrative delves into the complex political and social landscape of the Netherlands during this period, exploring themes of religious conflict, governance, and the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley details the aftermath of military confrontations and the political intrigues among various factions vying for control and legitimacy. The Prince of Orange, a pivotal figure in the fight for Dutch autonomy, emerges as a leader striving for religious tolerance and unity among the provinces against the repressive tactics of Don John of Austria and the Spanish Crown. Key events include the negotiations that resulted in the municipal revolution in crucial cities like Amsterdam, the deteriorating health and eventual death of Don John, and the shifting allegiances among nobles and royal powers. The narrative captures the fervor of citizens rallying for change, the impact of foreign interventions, and the broader struggle for a cohesive Dutch identity amid the chaos of war and religious strife, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4830
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 20
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 28: 1578, part II
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 28: 1578, part II by John Lothrop Motley" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the tumultuous events surrounding the establishment of the Dutch Republic during the late 16th century, specifically in 1578. The narrative delves into the complex political and social landscape of the Netherlands during this period, exploring themes of religious conflict, governance, and the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. In this volume, Motley details the aftermath of military confrontations and the political intrigues among various factions vying for control and legitimacy. The Prince of Orange, a pivotal figure in the fight for Dutch autonomy, emerges as a leader striving for religious tolerance and unity among the provinces against the repressive tactics of Don John of Austria and the Spanish Crown. Key events include the negotiations that resulted in the municipal revolution in crucial cities like Amsterdam, the deteriorating health and eventual death of Don John, and the shifting allegiances among nobles and royal powers. The narrative captures the fervor of citizens rallying for change, the impact of foreign interventions, and the broader struggle for a cohesive Dutch identity amid the chaos of war and religious strife, setting the stage for the eventual rise of a republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4830
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 20
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.