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Title: The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)

Note: Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the emergence of the Dutch Republic, delving into its struggles against Spanish hegemony and the ecclesiastical tyranny that characterized the era. The book explores key figures such as William the Silent and the complex political dynamics that shaped the Republic's quest for independence. At the start of the narrative, the author provides a historical introduction, outlining the geographical and political landscape of the Netherlands, tracing its history from the Roman conquest to the eventual rise of local powers during the feudal period. Key themes include the contradictions between foreign domination and indigenous resistance, the gradual evolution of a distinct Dutch identity, and the interplay between commerce and governance in laying the groundwork for a future republican polity. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the fierce struggle for freedom that would define the character and significance of the Dutch Republic in the annals of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877

EBook No.: 4836

Published: Nov 7, 2004

Downloads: 174

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 — Complete (1555-84)

Note: Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84)" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the emergence of the Dutch Republic, delving into its struggles against Spanish hegemony and the ecclesiastical tyranny that characterized the era. The book explores key figures such as William the Silent and the complex political dynamics that shaped the Republic's quest for independence. At the start of the narrative, the author provides a historical introduction, outlining the geographical and political landscape of the Netherlands, tracing its history from the Roman conquest to the eventual rise of local powers during the feudal period. Key themes include the contradictions between foreign domination and indigenous resistance, the gradual evolution of a distinct Dutch identity, and the interplay between commerce and governance in laying the groundwork for a future republican polity. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the fierce struggle for freedom that would define the character and significance of the Dutch Republic in the annals of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877

EBook No.: 4836

Published: Nov 7, 2004

Downloads: 174

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.