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Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 29: 1578, part III
Note: Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 29: 1578, part III" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the early to mid-1800s. This significant work explores the complex political and military landscape of the Netherlands during its struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It delves into the events and key figures that shaped the Dutch Republic's early years, particularly focusing on the relentless and intricate conflicts of the late 16th century. In this volume, Motley provides a detailed narrative centered around Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, and the various power struggles that ensued in the region during 1578. The text illustrates the internal dissensions and external pressures facing the provinces, including anarchy in Ghent and the interactions between various factions, such as Anjou and John Casimir with the Prince of Orange and Catholic forces. Motley presents a multi-faceted picture of the chaos stemming from religious and political discord, highlighting pivotal events like the termination of the Ghent treaty and the establishment of the Union of Utrecht. Overall, this historical account underscores the complexity and richness of the Dutch struggle for autonomy during a pivotal era in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4831
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 50
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 29: 1578, part III
Note: Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 29: 1578, part III" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the early to mid-1800s. This significant work explores the complex political and military landscape of the Netherlands during its struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It delves into the events and key figures that shaped the Dutch Republic's early years, particularly focusing on the relentless and intricate conflicts of the late 16th century. In this volume, Motley provides a detailed narrative centered around Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, and the various power struggles that ensued in the region during 1578. The text illustrates the internal dissensions and external pressures facing the provinces, including anarchy in Ghent and the interactions between various factions, such as Anjou and John Casimir with the Prince of Orange and Catholic forces. Motley presents a multi-faceted picture of the chaos stemming from religious and political discord, highlighting pivotal events like the termination of the Ghent treaty and the establishment of the Union of Utrecht. Overall, this historical account underscores the complexity and richness of the Dutch struggle for autonomy during a pivotal era in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
EBook No.: 4831
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 50
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.