Mature
History of the United Netherlands, 1590-99 — Complete
By John Lothrop Motley
Length17h 16m
About this audiobook
In "History of the United Netherlands, 1590-99 — Complete," John Lothrop Motley presents a comprehensive and meticulously researched narrative chronicling the tumultuous final decade of the Eighty Years' War. Written in a clear, engaging style characteristic of 19th-century historiography, Motley's work intricately weaves political, military, and social threads of the period, illustrating the struggle for independence against Spanish rule. His rich prose transports readers to a pivotal moment in European history, marked by fervent nationalism and the complexities of emerging modern statehood. The book stands out for its analytical depth, shedding light on pivotal figures and events that transformed the Low Countries into a beacon of liberty and innovation. Motley, an American historian and diplomat, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in Europe and his commitment to the ideals of freedom and democracy. His education at Harvard and time spent in the Netherlands profoundly shaped his perspective, allowing him to approach the subject with both scholarly rigor and a passionate appreciation for the sacrifices made by the Dutch people. His insights are further enriched by his familiarity with the political climate of his own time, which resonated with the themes of rebellion and self-determination. This remarkable historical analysis is highly recommended for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the foundations of modern democracy. Motley's work not only provides a compelling narrative of the United Netherlands during a critical juncture but also invites readers to reflect on the enduring quest for freedom throughout history. By unraveling this complex tapestry, "History of the United Netherlands, 1590-99" stands as an essential text that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about governance and liberty.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length17 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Volume III.
10CHAPTER XXIX.
2CHAPTER XXI.
11CHAPTER XXX. 1594
3CHAPTER XXII.
12CHAPTER XXXI. 1595
4CHAPTER XXIII. 1590
13CHAPTER XXXII. 1595-1596
5CHAPTER XXIV. 1590-1592
14CHAPTER XXXIII. 1597-1598
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER XXV.
15CHAPTER XXXIV. 1598
7CHAPTER XXVI. 1592
16CHAPTER XXXV.
8CHAPTER XXVII.
17CHAPTER XXXVI. 1598-1599
9CHAPTER XXVIII. 1592-1594
18CHAPTER XXXVII.
More from John Lothrop Motley
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m$20 · $0.00
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5 (1)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Red RecordIda B. Wells-Barnett2h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
A History of Ireland and Her PeopleEleanor Hull5h 45m$2 · $0.00
British freewomen : Their historical privilegeC. C. Stopes6h$1 · $0.00
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus VasaPaul Barron Watson10h 8m$2 · $0.00
RENAISSANCE STATE THE UNWRITTEN STORY OF THE MAKING OF MAHARASHTRAGirish Kuber9h 35m$12
Beacon Lights of History: Great RulersJohn Lord$2 · $0.00
History of the United Netherlands, 1597-98John Lothrop Motley2h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Signers of the Declaration of Independence - Complete Biographies in One VolumeL. Carroll Judson20h 24m$2 · $0.00
A history of Canada, 1763-1812Charles Prestwood Sir Lucas13h 25m$2 · $0.00
History of the Wars: The Gothic WarProcopius9h 13m$2 · $0.00
History of the English People, Vol. 1John Richard Green9h 14m$2.30
William the ConquerorEdward A. Freeman6h 44m$2 · $0.00
History of the United Netherlands, 1588bJohn Lothrop Motley2h 32m$1 · $0.00
Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels3h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to WaterlooEdward Shepherd Sir Creasy15h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Lieutenant-Governors of Upper Canada and Ontario 1792-1899David Breakenridge Read7h 23m$2 · $0.00
Ireland under the Stuarts and During the Interregnum (Vol.1-3)Richard Bagwell46h 30m$1 · $0.00
The Campaign of Magenta and Solferino, 1859Colonel H. C. Wylly6h 27m$17
The History of Moors in SpainStanley Lane-Poole6h 51m$2 · $0.00
The American Revolution (Vol. 1-3)Robert W. Coakley, Stetson Conn, U.S. Army Center of Military History10h 21m$2 · $0.00
The Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceL. Carroll Judson20h 23m$1 · $0.00