Holland - The History of the Netherlands

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Holland, by Thomas Colley GrattanThis 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: Holland The History of the NetherlandsAuthor: Thomas Colley GrattanRelease Date: January 3, 2004 [EBook #10583]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK HOLLAND ***Produced by Robert J. Hall[Illustration: THE DUKE OF ALVA DEPOSES MARGARET OF PARMA]HOLLANDTHE HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDSBY THOMAS COLLEY GRATTANWITH A SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTER OF RECENT EVENTS BY JULIAN HAWTHORNECONTENTSCHAPTER IFROM THE INVASION OF THE NETHERLANDS BY THE ROMANS TO THE INVASION BY THE SALIAN FRANKSB.C. 50—A.D. 250Extent of the Kingdom—Description of the People—Ancient State of the Low Countries—Of the High Grounds—Contrasted with the present Aspect of the Country—Expedition of Julius Cæsar—The Belgæ—The Menapians—Batavians—Distinguished among the Auxiliaries of Rome—Decrease of national Feeling in Part of the Country—Steady Patriotism of the Frisons and Menapians—Commencement of Civilization—Early Formation of the Dikes—Degeneracy of those who became united to the Romans—Invasion of the Netherlands by the Salian Franks.CHAPTER IIFROM THE SETTLEMENT OF THE FRANKS TO THE SUBJUGATION OF FRIESLAND BY THE FRENCHA.D. 250—800Character of the ...