The Eighty Years War: The Netherlands War of Independence against the Spanish

Written by Kelly Mass

Narrated by Chris Newman

The war between the protestant Netherlands, mostly led by William of Orange, and Catholic Spain, was one of the marks in Dutch history. This war has determined the beliefs of many people who now live about the three rivers that go through the country: Most of the people north of the rivers are protestant, and most of the believers below them (even throughout Belgium as well) are Catholic. This is no coincidence.

The war in the 1600s has become a symbol of Dutch resistance, independence, and the royal family (of Orange). In that sense, traditions date back hundreds of years, some them that have their roots in this century. Learn more about what caused the 80 years of war between these two countries, how France was involved, and how it helped form the boundaries and borders of those countries today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Efalon Acies
• Release date: Feb 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669612162

Reviews for The Eighty Years War

[Margy Fish · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Without a doubt, one of the best books in this topic. The book explains numerous perspectives very well. It also dives deeper into the content. My favorite parts of the book were the final chapters, in which the conclusion became very clear. I didn't stop listening up until completion. That's how much I loved it. I was glad to hear the proper pronunciation of all the words by a competent audiobook narrator.