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Macgregor, Mary

9781440071751: The Netherlands (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440071756 ISBN 13 : 9781440071751

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A sweeping look at how a low-lying land built liberty through canals, guilds, and steady resistance.

Across centuries, the Netherlands grew from marshy highways to a thriving network of trade, craft, and self-government. This narrative traces how communities organized, fought for rights, and reshaped a region into a nation defined by liberty and identity. It blends urban life, political drama, and the endurance of a people determined to govern themselves.

From early battles for local autonomy to clashes with powerful rulers, the story centers on everyday courage, collective action, and the ideas that forged Dutch self-rule. The book shows how institutions like guilds and charters supported prosperity, while powerful rulers tested and sometimes curbed the people’s freedoms.

See how geography and water management shaped commerce and daily life.
Explore the rise of civic rights and the legal framework that protected them.
Meet key figures and moments that tested loyalty, faith, and resolve.
Understand the long arc from local privileges to a durable national identity.

Ideal for readers curious about how a nation grew from local communities into a distinct, freedom-loving people.

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And thereupon he has set him up in a niche of the temple which he keeps for the most part locked, but which at rare moments he visits, reverently and with care. I who write came one day to a little sea-swept land bound by great reaches of grass-tied dunes, and there, lingering to learn the history of the country, unawares I found my hero. For the Romance of the Netherlands is in truth the life of William the Silent writ large. And in these pages, if the face of William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, does not look at you with living eyes, and if his voice does not vibrate in your heart in living tones, the glamour of the tale has been lost in the telling. You may shut the book in discontent.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Biographie de l'auteur

Mary MacGregor (1874–1961) was one of the most important juvenile historical authors of the early twentieth century. She specialized in classic history and European myths, and achieved fame for her ability to convert complex themes into simple story lines.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440071756
ISBN 13: 9781440071751
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 389
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The Netherlands (Classic Reprint)

Mary Macgregor

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1440071756 ISBN 13 : 9781440071751

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This compelling account unravels the remarkable history of the Netherlands, beginning from their liberation by William of Orange, considered the 'Father of the Netherlands.' The author traces the events that unfolded under the reign of King Philip II, with particular focus on the impact of his oppressive policies and relentless persecution, which set the stage for the Dutch revolt and the subsequent struggle for independence. As the country grappled with tyranny and religious turmoil, the narrative explores the complexities of the Dutch struggle for freedom against the backdrop of the fierce battlefields and resilient spirit of the people. This book offers a profound examination of the themes of liberty, religious tolerance, and the enduring power of a nation's resolve, making it an invaluable resource for readers interested in European history, the Reformation, and the compelling story of the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440071751_0

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