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A history of the Netherlands, from the sixteenth century to the present day, Friso Wielenga ; translated by Lynne Richards

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Label

A history of the Netherlands, from the sixteenth century to the present day, Friso Wielenga ; translated by Lynne Richards

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of the Netherlands

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1121100451

Responsibility statement

Friso Wielenga ; translated by Lynne Richards

Sub title

from the sixteenth century to the present day

Summary

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. --, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

List of Maps and Illustrations. List of Figures. List of Abbreviations. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Opposition and Revolt. 3. The Republic in the Golden Age. 4. A Second-Rate Power. 5. From Restoration to the Liberal Era (1813-1917). 6. Pillarisation, Stability, Crisis and War (1918-1945). 7. The Netherlands after 1945 8. Epilogue. Afterword. Notes. Timeline. Bibliography. Index of Names. General Index

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