De Prins en Johan de Witt by P. J. Andriessen
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"De Prins en Johan de Witt" by P. J. Andriessen is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the formative years of Willem Hendrik, the Prince of Orange, exploring his relationships and the political dynamics of his time, particularly his connections with notable figures like Johan de Witt. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a ten-year-old Willem Hendrik living in Leiden
shortly after the end of the Spanish wars. The opening describes his somber appearance and health struggles, as he is depicted sitting alone, lost in thought. It recounts his background, touching on his father's early death and the political turmoil surrounding his ascension. The chapter sets the stage for his exceptional upbringing, governed by ambitious women and political disputes, while weaving the complexities of his character as he navigates the challenges of being a young noble amidst impending responsibilities and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andriessen, P. J. (Pieter Jacob), 1815-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title |
De Prins en Johan de Witt of ons land in het tweede tijdperk der eerste stadhouderlooze regeering |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands |
| Subject | Witt, Johan de, 1625-1672 |
| Subject | William III, King of England, 1650-1702 |
| Subject | Anglo-Dutch War, 1664-1667 |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Kings and rulers |
| Subject | Netherlands -- History -- 1648-1714 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20391 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20391-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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