Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the…

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.html.images 108 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.epub3.images 148 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.epub.images 148 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.epub.noimages 98 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.kf8.images 377 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.kindle.images 368 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4887.txt.utf-8 97 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/4887/pg4887-h.zip 147 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Motley, John Lothrop, 1814-1877
Title 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
Note Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Subject Oldenbarnevelt, Johan van, 1547-1619
Subject Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648
Category Text
EBook-No. 4887
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 46 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!