A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day Contributor(s): Wielenga, Friso (Author) |
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ISBN: 1350087300 ISBN-13: 9781350087309 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Western Europe - General - History | Modern - General |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.45 lbs) 360 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Western Europe - Chronological Period - Modern |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wielenga, Friso: - Friso Wielenga is Director of the Centre for Dutch Studies at the Westphalian Wilhelms-University in Münster, Germany. His books on Dutch and German history as well as German-Dutch relations have been published both in Dutch and German. |