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The States of Holland anticipate civil war

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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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Civil war is anticipated in the United Provinces. The strict Calvinists, led by Prince Maurice of Nassau, gather arms to oppose the Arminian Advocate Johan van Oldenbarneveldt.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The States of Holland anticipate civil war". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15778, accessed 09 June 2026.]

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