| Observations Upon the United Provinces of the Netherlands Contributor(s): Temple, William (Author), Clark, G. N. (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1107698456 ISBN-13: 9781107698451 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $26.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Reference - General - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 949.204 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5" W x 8" (0.46 lbs) 188 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sir William Temple (1628-99) was a renowned English diplomat and author, his written works for the most part consisting of short essays. Originally published in 1673, and first published as this Cambridge edition in 1932, the Observations upon the United Provinces of the Netherlands is an ambitious collection covering a diverse range of topics relating to the area. Views are provided on politics, economics and history, together with geology, human character and medicine. The detail and scope of the text confirmed Temple's position as the foremost English authority on Dutch culture. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography, historical geography and European history. |
