History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609)

The Project Gutenberg EBook of History of the United Netherlands, 1584-1609, Complete, by John Lothrop MotleyThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: History of the United Netherlands, 1584-1609, CompleteAuthor: John Lothrop MotleyRelease Date: October 15, 2006 [EBook #4885]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE UNITED NETHERLANDS ***Produced by David WidgerHISTORY OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS, 1584-1609, CompleteFrom the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's TruceVolume I.By John Lothrop MotleyPREFACE.The indulgence with which the History of the Rise of the Dutch Republic was received has encouraged me to prosecutemy task with renewed industry.A single word seems necessary to explain the somewhat increased proportions which the present work has assumedover the original design. The intimate connection which was formed between the Kingdom of England and the Republicof Holland, immediately after the death of William the Silent, rendered the history and the fate of the two commonwealthsfor a season almost identical. The years of anxiety and suspense during which the great Spanish project for subjugatingEngland and reconquering the Netherlands, by the same invasion, was slowly matured, were of deepest import for ...