The World And The Netherlands

Author : Karel Davids,Marjolein 't Hart,Manon van der Heijden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350191952

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The World and The Netherlands by Karel Davids,Marjolein 't Hart,Manon van der Heijden Pdf

This is the first book to examine the history of the country in a way that connects global processes to local developments. Taking account of social, political and economic dynamics over the last thousand years, the book addresses key questions that get to the heart of the Netherlands' role in the world, both historically and in more recent times: · Why did the 'West' become such a significant actor in the world, and what part did the Netherlands play? · What were the driving forces in state-formation, and in what respects and why did the Netherlands take a different path to most of Europe? · How did globalisation impact economic structures and socio-cultural life, and how did the Netherlands react to these new challenges? · How did this very Christian and bourgeois nation develop into a flagship for liberal tolerance? The book carefully balances a wider investigation of these issues with close inspections of how ordinary people experienced the changes they prompted. It also provide a convincing, judicious assessment of the ebbs and flows of this small country's global influence over time: prominent as a Golden Age economic powerhouse, colonial power, and bastion of political freedom in some eras, and yet impotent on the world stage at others. Supplemented with 12 images, 6 maps, a wealth of text boxes, charts and tables, as well as a companion website, this book is the definitive history of the Netherlands in a global context.

Author : Pat Seward,Sunandini Arora Lal,Caitlyn Paley
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502616951

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The Netherlands by Pat Seward,Sunandini Arora Lal,Caitlyn Paley Pdf

The Netherlands is a place often equated with blonde-haired, blue-eyed people and wooden shoes; however, it is much more than that. The Netherlands is a prosperous country that has a vibrant history and a unique culture. This book explores the Netherlands of the past and well as the present, and what it is like to live there today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Clavis
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Netherlands
ISBN : 1605373079

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This Is the Netherlands by Anonim Pdf

The Netherlands, the beautiful country on the North Sea, is known for clogs, tulips and windmills. Rivers and canals. Bicycles and boats. Lovely cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht. But what kind of candy and food do the Dutch like to eat? How do they celebrate the king's birthday? And do you know any famous Dutch people? In this fun book you'll find all the answers! An informative book full of fun facts and interesting stories about the Netherlands, with beautiful photos and funny drawings. For all children ages 5 and up.

Author : Lance Goddard
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459712539

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Canada and the Liberation of the Netherlands, May 1945 by Lance Goddard Pdf

Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 marked the beginning of five years of terror for the Dutch people. They faced oppression and death with remarkable stoicism, but nothing could save them from the Hunger Winter of 1944-5, when more than 30,000 people died of starvation. In this time of unimaginable despair, Canada came to the rescue, playing the largest role in liberating the Netherlands and ending the Nazi reign of terror. The Canadians gave the Dutch freedom - and food - and out of such dark times an eternal friendship was forged. Told through interviews with Dutch survivors and Canadian veterans, Canada and the Liberation of the Netherlands, May 1945 delves into this little known chapter of history.

Author : Mark Zuehlke
Publisher : D & M Publishers
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781553656197

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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 : Frank J. Lechner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135907709

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The Netherlands by Frank J. Lechner Pdf

The Netherlands is the first concise, authored introduction available on the topic. The Netherlands has been a key entrepot in the world capitalist system for centuries, but because of relatively recent demographic changes, it has become symbolic of the clash of European and Islamic cultures. Perhaps the most secular nation in the world, it now houses a very large Islamic population. That population is the fruit of globalization, and how the Dutch have responded to this broad cultural shift tells us a great deal about the changing nature of national identity in the age of globalization. In particular, Frank Lechner explains how globalization calls forth very particularistic and localist responses. Along with providing a broad overview of the contemporary Netherlands, Lechner will focus on how globalization is generating new discourses, cultures, and state policies. Among other topics, the book will feature chapters on soccer culture, religion (and the lack thereof), the media, the welfare state, multiculturalism, and the Netherlands place in the larger European Union.

Author : Marieke Bloembergen
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9971693305

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Colonial Spectacles by Marieke Bloembergen Pdf

Dutch colonial presentations at the world exhibitions in the period 1880-1931 served to legitimize the Dutch imperialist project and highlight the problem of Dutch identity and the Netherlands' place in the world. At these exhibitions, the Netherlands showed off its colonies by erecting models of schools, sugar-factories, bridges, and railways exhibits, which were meant to give proof of the good works of modern colonial administration and enterprise. Not only were there displays of ethnographic objects, life-size temples and villages inhabited by authentic Javanese and Sumatrans were brought to Europe specifically for these expositions. Their presence took the viewer into an "Other" world that provided an "immediacy" for visitors to the exhibition. While these colonial spectacles helped legitimize Dutch imperialism project, they also provided lenses for understanding the colonial world as it was constructed according to the prevailing evolutionist worldview at the time.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Author : Paul State
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : Frits van Oostrom
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 46,6 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 : George S. Cuhaj,Thomas Michael
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440231445

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Coins of the World: Netherlands by George S. Cuhaj,Thomas Michael Pdf

In this single, easy-to-use and affordable download you will find detailed descriptions, updated values in multiple grades, and high-quality illustrations of every coin issued in the Netherlands in the 20th century, including decimal coins, Euro coinage, Trade coinage, and silver bullion, among others. If 20th century coinage from this area of the world is your thing, this download is your key to successfully identifying and pricing cents, gulden, and ducat coins, among others..

Author : Madzy Brender a Brandis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0228812100

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This Faithful Book by Madzy Brender a Brandis Pdf

An ordinary task like grocery shopping becomes far from ordinary when there are warplanes roaring and diving overhead. From 1942 to 1945 Madzy Brender � Brandis recorded what life was like for herself and her two small children in the Netherlands during the German occupation. She was writing this account for her husband Wim, a demobilized army officer who was then in a prisoner-of-war camp, to read on his return. Her acute eye and graphic writing style create a vivid picture of the lives of civilians during wartime.

Author : Ben Coates
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781473645295

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Why the Dutch are Different by Ben Coates Pdf

Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the color orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.

Author : Emmeline Besamusca,Jaap Verheul
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789048526093

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Discovering the Dutch by Emmeline Besamusca,Jaap Verheul Pdf

What are the most salient and sparking facts about the Netherlands? This updated edition of 'Discovering the Dutch'tackles the heart of the question of Dutch identity through a number of essential themes that span the culture, history and society of the Netherlands. Running the gamut from the Randstad to the Dutch Golden Age, from William of Orange to Anne Frank, this volume uses a series of vignettes written by academic experts in their fields to address historical and contemporary topics such as immigration, tolerance, and the struggle against water, as well as issues of culture - painting, literature, architecture, and design among them. All chapters are written by academic experts in their fields who have extensive experience in explaining the many features of Dutchness to a foreign audience. Each chapter comes to life in vignettes that illustrate characteristic historical figures or essential aspects in Dutch culture and society from William of Orange and Anne Frank to Dutch cheese and the inevitable coffeeshop.

Author : Joop W. Koopmans,Arend H. Huussen, Jr.
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810864443

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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.