Project Gutenberg 2004-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 76 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete Produced by David Widger "History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89 — Complete" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricate political and military conflicts of the Netherlands during the late 16th century, particularly focusing on battles and strategies employed in the struggle for independence from Spanish rule. It provides a detailed examination of key figures like Sir Philip Sidney, the Earl of Leicester, and the Duke of Parma, and their roles in shaping the tide of the conflict. The opening of this comprehensive history sets the stage for the military plans and engagements that define the period. It introduces readers to the complex territorial dynamics of the Netherlands, particularly highlighting the significant rivers and towns that held strategic importance. Notably, the account references the Siege of Grave, where the English forces, led by Lord Leicester and Sir John Norris, desperately attempt to relieve a beleaguered garrison against formidable Spanish forces commanded by the Duke of Parma. The narrative is rich in detail as it captures moments of bravery, treachery, and the human cost of war, all intertwined with the personal ambitions and failures of its key players, marking the beginning of a tumultuous chapter in Dutch history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 DH Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 1182906 1182907 2024-10-02T14:21:50.019210 2023-10-03T03:40:20.456904 text/html text/html 1192350 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii 414955 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 509509 2024-10-02T14:22:03.395146 application/epub+zip 529046 2024-10-02T14:21:54.334401 application/epub+zip 505591 2024-10-02T14:21:52.609217 application/epub+zip 923873 2024-10-02T14:22:10.828107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 882351 2024-10-02T14:22:02.299152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 840203 2022-09-03T04:36:09.624070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1065289 1065282 2024-10-02T14:21:48.727195 2023-10-03T03:40:19.483921 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1065200 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 400624 2020-12-28T09:41:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19465 2024-10-02T14:22:11.077087 application/rdf+xml 21320 2024-10-02T14:21:53.248194 image/jpeg 4650 2024-10-02T14:21:52.957172 image/jpeg 498727 2024-10-02T14:21:50.115200 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