Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 62 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, 1617 Reading ease score: 51.2 (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" by John Lothrop Motley is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work highlights the life of John of Barneveld, a crucial figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, and explores the political landscape surrounding the Thirty Years' War, detailing the conflicts between various factions and the implications for Protestantism in Europe. The narrative paints a vivid portrayal of Barneveld's political struggles as he navigates the complex interplay of power among religious and state authorities. The opening of the book introduces the political turmoil in Europe during the early 17th century following Ferdinand of Gratz's coronation as King of Bohemia. As nuances of loyalty and ambition fuel tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions, we delve into the immediate consequences of Ferdinand's rise, including the plight of Protestant advocates and the impending conflict that would ignite the Thirty Years' War. Through a gripping description of historical events and the characters involved, including prominent figures like Rudolph, Matthias, and Ferdinand, the text sets the stage for the extensive examination of civil and religious strife that follows, foreshadowing Barneveld's vital role in this pivotal period. (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 225250 225177 2024-10-02T14:29:33.127352 2023-10-03T03:45:30.175013 text/html text/html 225243 225170 2024-10-02T14:29:33.367348 2023-10-03T03:45:30.326995 text/html text/html 192318 2024-10-02T14:29:40.990324 application/epub+zip 195482 2024-10-02T14:29:37.347313 application/epub+zip 144321 2024-10-02T14:29:36.021327 application/epub+zip 456492 2024-10-02T14:29:43.680302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443391 2024-10-02T14:29:40.118306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188413 2022-09-03T04:43:48.631237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209632 209610 2024-10-02T14:29:32.826368 2023-10-03T03:45:29.981035 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 204312 2020-12-28T09:44:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77150 2020-12-28T09:44:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19255 2024-10-02T14:29:43.802279 application/rdf+xml 27239 2024-10-02T14:29:36.565309 image/jpeg 4889 2024-10-02T14:29:36.290326 image/jpeg 192281 2024-10-02T14:29:33.387335 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