Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 50 Motley, John Lothrop 1814 1877 Motley, J. L. (John Lothrop) Motley, J. Lothrop (John Lothrop) Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War, 1610a Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland: with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of John of Barneveld, a pivotal figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, focusing on his political career, his role in the struggle for Dutch independence from Spanish rule, and his tragic downfall. This detailed narrative captures the turbulent political landscape of the time, illustrating Barneveld's ambitions and the conspiracies that surrounded him. It delves into his relationships with contemporary leaders, including Henry IV of France, as well as the intricate diplomacy involving Spain and the Protestant factions in Europe. The text discusses the causes and implications of the Thirty Years' War, showcasing Barneveld as a complex character caught between the aspirations of a republic and the machinations of powerful monarchs, ultimately leading to his execution, an event which underscores the perils of political engagement in a time of war and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Oldenbarnevelt, Johan van, 1547-1619 Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 DH Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 110602 110529 2024-10-02T14:28:11.595252 2023-10-03T03:44:36.360065 text/html text/html 110595 110522 2024-10-02T14:28:11.917266 2023-10-03T03:44:36.499064 text/html text/html 151452 2024-10-02T14:28:18.890227 application/epub+zip 151493 2024-10-02T14:28:15.916226 application/epub+zip 100458 2024-10-02T14:28:14.585240 application/epub+zip 386294 2024-10-02T14:28:20.838219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377150 2024-10-02T14:28:17.930225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122131 2022-09-03T04:42:32.405108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 99089 99067 2024-10-02T14:28:11.212277 2023-10-03T03:44:36.201060 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 93780 2020-12-28T09:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36841 2020-12-28T09:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19053 2024-10-02T14:28:20.976196 application/rdf+xml 27259 2024-10-02T14:28:15.146238 image/jpeg 4903 2024-10-02T14:28:14.872227 image/jpeg 151018 2024-10-02T14:28:11.928257 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