Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 2 van 3) by Capelle
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"Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 2 van 3)" by Capelle is a historical account, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the harrowing events surrounding the siege of Haarlem during the Eighty Years' War, focusing particularly on the experiences of key characters like the brave woman, Magdalena, who disguises herself as a soldier in a desperate bid for freedom amidst the turmoil. The
narrative also explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal reality of war. The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone as it introduces Magdalena, who finds herself in a life-threatening situation while attempting to escape her captors, the Spanish soldiers. As she encounters a guard, she uses her quick wit and courage to navigate the dangerous encounter, ultimately revealing her predicament and plea for assistance while facing the moral dilemma of putting another’s life at risk for her own freedom. The tension rises with the sound of gunfire signaling the discovery of her escape, unsettlingly foreshadowing the challenges and potential downfall she will face as events unfold in the harsh and unforgiving world of war. The opening captivates the reader with a vivid sense of urgency and conflict, setting the stage for a gripping historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Capelle, J. van de, 1812-1850 |
|---|---|
| Title | Het beleg en de verdediging van Haarlem, in 1572-1573 (deel 2 van 3) |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 |
| Subject | Haarlem (Netherlands) -- Siege, 1572-1573 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46715 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 357 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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