History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03 by Friedrich Schiller

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Author Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Title History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03
Note Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "History of the Revolt of the Netherlands — Volume 03" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical account written in the late 18th century, during the era of Enlightenment thought and burgeoning national identities. The book primarily discusses the events and struggles surrounding the revolt against Spanish rule in the Netherlands, focusing on the political and social tensions that led to a rebellion fueled by religious differences, particularly involving Protestantism. The text details the growing discontent among the Belgian nobility and the common people due to oppressive measures enacted by the Spanish monarchy, including the introduction of the Inquisition. As the nobles, including notable figures like the Counts Egmont and Horn, become increasingly aware of their marginalization and the impact of Spanish decrees, they begin to ally with Protestant merchants and other disenfranchised groups in a concerted effort to oppose royal authority. The narrative unfolds as these groups form a league, known as the Gueux, promising to defend each other against government reprisals. The persistent calls for the abolition of the Inquisition and moderate treatment of Protestants culminate in public gatherings, clandestine negotiations, and ultimately a forceful demand for change, demonstrating the complexities of loyalties, religious fervor, and power dynamics within the backdrop of a nascent national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg
Subject Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648
Subject Huguenots
Category Text
EBook-No. 6778
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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