Primary Sources on the Revolt of the Netherlands and the Creation of the Dutch Republic

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Introduction Documents on the Revolt of the Netherlands

Charles V Confirms the Privileges of His Subjects, 1515

Rebellion in Ghent, 1539

Letter from Phillip II to the Duchess of Parma, 1565

A Brief Discourse Sent to King Philip, 1566

Phillip II to the Duchess of Parma, 1566

The Compromise Petition Sent to Phillip II, 1566

Two Letters From the Prince of Orange to the Duchess of Parma, 1566

Iconoclasm Riots in the Low Countries, 1566

A True Narrative and Apology of What has Happened in the Netherlands in 1566

Description of the Events Which Happened in the Matter of Religion in the Netherlands in, 1566

Request of Those of the New Religion to the Nobles Confederated in the Compromise, 1567

William of Oranges Proclamation as the Leader of the Revolt of the Netherlands, 1568

Cardinal Granvelles Memorandum on the Troubles, 1559

William of Orange Calls for the Separation of the Low Countries from Spain, 1572

The Goals of William the Silent, 1573

Pacification of Ghent, 1576

Cry of the Watchman a Warning to All Lovers of the Glory of God the Fatherland and its Privileges and Freedom, 1578

The True Patriot to the Good Patriots, 1578

The Union of Utrecht, 1579

The Treaty of Arras, 1579

About the Constraint Upon Conscience Practiced in Holland, 1579

A Discourse Upon the Permission of Freedom of Religion in the Netherlands, 1579

The Proscription of William the Silent, 1580

The Apology or Defense of William of Orange Against the Ban or Edict of the King of Spain, 1581

The Act of Abjuration Rejection of Phillip II as Sovereign of the Netherlands, 1581

A Discourse Outlining the Best and Surest Form and Frame of Government to be Established in the Netherlands, 1583

A Short Instruction in Which it is Clearly Shown That it is Lawful to Resist a King or Lord of the Country, 1586

A Short Exposition of the Rights Exercised by the Knights Nobles and Towns of Holland and West Friesland, 1587