A Brief History Of The Netherlands Second Edition

Author : Paul State
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438199566

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A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition by Paul State Pdf

A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of the Netherlands from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: From Early Settlements to Frankish Rule Political Strife and the Rise of Urban Life Wars of Religion and Emancipation Resplendent Republic Dynamo in Decline From Republic to Empire to Kingdom Building the Modern Nation-State Neutrality, Depression, and World War Reconstruction and Rebirth after World War II The Netherlands in the Twenty-first Century: the Triumphs and Trials of a Tolerant Society

Author : Joop W. Koopmans,Arend H. Huussen, Jr.
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0810864444

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Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands by Joop W. Koopmans,Arend H. Huussen, Jr. Pdf

The Netherlands, frequently but erroneously called Holland, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. In the past few decades, it has been undergoing many transformations made possible by its dynamic and fast-moving political landscape. It has shifted from fierce nationalism toward a self-image of tolerance and permissiveness: the national identity and self-consciousness has slowly eroded through decolonization and immigration. Unfortunately, several murders of prominent, controversial politicians have started yet another shift away from tolerance, and economic stagnation has bred pessimism. Nonetheless, despite many trials and tribulations, there has been real progress, and the Dutch have perhaps done a better job of coming to terms with their limitations than many others in the world. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands contains more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individual topics spanning the Netherlands' political, economic, and social system along with short biographies on important figures who have shaped the Netherlands' history. Supplementing the entries are a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and a bibliography, making this a superb quick reference on the Netherlands.

Author : P. J. A. N. Rietbergen
Publisher : Vanderheide Publishing Company
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9061094402

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A Short History of the Netherlands by P. J. A. N. Rietbergen Pdf

The development of the Netherlands over the centuries has been a remarkable one. Situated at "the end of Europe," between land and water, its people have, for more than three thousand years, fought to make the best of a country unfavoured by nature. They have shaped it into one of the world's foremost economic powers but also, and even more importantly, into a society that prides itself on having reached a fair balance between material and social well-being. The history of this achievement is a fascinating one. Since time immemorial, it is the history of the struggle against the sea, of man seeking to dominate the forces of water. It is the history of the early medieval Dutch traders, who travelled all over Europe to sell their wares. It is the history of the activities ofthe world's first multinationals, the Dutch East and West India Companies, that spanned the entire globe. It is also the history of the loss of colonial empire and of the triumphant rebuilding of a mainly commercial economy into a mainly industrial one, whose activities, once again, span the globe. It is, of course, also the history of a culture to match, of commonsense and realism, of the wonderful works of art produced by the Dutch "Golden Age" of the seventeenth century and of the many attainments of Dutch civilization in more recent years. For all those who are often amazed at the industry and achievementsof this small nation, the "Short History of the Netherlands" offers a succinct historical tale that goes a long way to elucidate the country's past and, thus, explain its present.

Author : James C. Kennedy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521875882

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A Concise History of the Netherlands by James C. Kennedy Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive yet compact history of this surprisingly little-known but fascinating country, from pre-history to the present.

Author : Friso Wielenga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472569622

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A History of the Netherlands by Friso Wielenga Pdf

Books offering an overview of Dutch history are few and far between in the English-speaking world. Friso Wielenga's A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day fills this gap. It offers a modern, integrated outline of Dutch history from the period in which the country took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity and undermines the presumption that Dutch history since the 16th century was characterised by political consensus and religious toleration. Domestic and foreign politics take pride of place, interwoven with the broad lines of economic and cultural developments, as Wielenga uses the Netherlands' geographical location and its international relations to better understand the partially tumultuous past and present of this small land on the North Sea. A History of the Netherlands provides an authoritative, comprehensive in-depth survey and will be of great value to students of modern European history.

Author : William Burns
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438199559

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A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition by William Burns Pdf

A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Great Britain from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans Anglo-Saxons, Scots,and Vikings Scotland, England, and Wales Britain in the Late Middle Ages The Making of Protestant Britain Industry and Conquest Britain in the Age of Empire An Age of Crisis The Age of Consensus A House Divided The Age of Brexit

Author : Deborah van Meuren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798570289239

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Proud to Be Dutch by Deborah van Meuren Pdf

Are you proud to be Dutch?Then come along and discover more about who you are and where you come from!Inside:*The Dutch Witch trials that killed hundreds*Dangerous wild cows*The life-saving legend of the waterwolf*The mysterious Dutch version of stonehenge...These are just a few of the things you will learn about in Proud to be Dutch.A delightful, easy-to-read must have for anyone with Dutch blood.

Author : Frits van Oostrom
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9789089640390

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The Netherlands in a Nutshell by Frits van Oostrom Pdf

Vijftig tijdperken, gebeurtenissen en personen die bepalend zijn geweest voor het beeld van de geschiedenis van Nederland vanaf de vroegste tijden tot heden.

Author : Friedrich Schiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951002310831R

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The revolt of the United Netherlands by Friedrich Schiller Pdf

Author : Jacalyn Duffin
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9781487509170

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History of Medicine, Third Edition by Jacalyn Duffin Pdf

The third edition of this bestselling introduction to medical history has been thoroughly updated to include recent scholarship and new events in major fields of medical endeavor.

Author : J.C.H. Blom,David J. Wertheim,Hetty Berg,Bart T. Wallet
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781800857216

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Reappraising the History of the Jews in the Netherlands by J.C.H. Blom,David J. Wertheim,Hetty Berg,Bart T. Wallet Pdf

The two decades since the last authoritative general history of Dutch Jews was published have seen such substantial developments in historical understanding that new assessment has become an imperative. This volume offers an indispensable survey from a contemporary viewpoint that reflects the new preoccupations of European historiography and allows the history of Dutch Jewry to be more integrated with that of other European Jewish histories. Historians from both older and newer generations shed significant light on all eras, providing fresh detail that reflects changed emphases and perspectives. In addition to such traditional subjects as the Jewish community’s relationship with the wider society and its internal structure, its leaders, and its international affiliations, new topics explored include the socio-economic aspects of Dutch Jewish life seen in the context of the integration of minorities more widely; a reassessment of the Holocaust years and consideration of the place of Holocaust memorialization in community life; and the impact of multiculturalist currents on Jews and Jewish politics. Memory studies, diaspora studies, postcolonial studies, and digital humanities all play their part in providing the fullest possible picture. This wide-ranging scholarship is complemented by a generous plate section with eighty fully captioned colour illustrations.

Author : Mark Zuehlke
Publisher : D & M Publishers
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1553656199

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On to Victory by Mark Zuehlke Pdf

The eighth Canadian Battle Series volume is the little-told story of the tense final days of World War II, remembered in the Netherlands as “the sweetest of springs,” which saw the country’s liberation from German occupation. The Liberation Campaign, a series of fierce, desperate battles during the last three months of the war, was bittersweet. A nation’s freedom was won and the war concluded, but these final hostilities cost Canada 6,298 casualties, including 1,482 dead. With his trademark “you are there” style that draws upon official records, veteran memories, and a keen understanding of the combat experience, Mark Zuehlke brings to life this concluding chapter in the story of Canada in World War II. May 4, 2010, will mark the 65th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation.

Author : John Lothrop Motley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Netherlands
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000095384

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History of the United Netherlands by John Lothrop Motley Pdf

Author : Friso Wielenga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350087323

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A History of the Netherlands by Friso Wielenga Pdf

This is the most comprehensive history of the Netherlands available in the English language. It surveys Dutch history from the 16th century, when the nation took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity, right through to the Netherlands of today. Examining domestic politics and wider international contexts, as well as economic and cultural history, Friso Wielenga provides a varied and in-depth investigation that will lead to a rich understanding of the country's past. The book also challenges misplaced preconceptions regarding political consensus and religious toleration in the country and offers a balanced assessment of developments across the early modern, modern and contemporary eras. This new edition includes: * One brand new chapter on the Netherlands since 1945 * Much more material on colonial history, slavery, the decolonisation of Indonesia and the contemporary legacy of colonialism * Historiographical updates throughout * A wealth of new images, maps, tables and figures This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.

Author : Paul Gootenberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134600700

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Cocaine by Paul Gootenberg Pdf

Cocaine examines the rise and fall of this notorious substance from its legitimate use by scientists and medics in the nineteenth century to the international prohibitionist regimes and drug gangs of today. Themes explored include: * Amsterdam's complex cocaine culture * the manufacture, sale and control of cocaine in the United States * Japan and the Southeast Asian cocaine industry * export of cocaine prohibitions to Peru * sex, drugs and race in early modern London Cocaine unveils new primary sources and covert social, cultural and political transformations to shed light on cocaine's hidden history.