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History of the Netherlands, A: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day
Friso Wielenga's detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation's international involvements.
This new edition
* Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present
* Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution
* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry
* Historiographical updates throughout
The book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.
This new edition
* Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present
* Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution
* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry
* Historiographical updates throughout
The book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.
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382 pages, Hardcover
Published February 8, 2024
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October 1, 2023
As a non-Dutch and non-resident of the Netherlands I found the book very informative and interesting. It covers the most important events on Dutch history and does it in a very friendly way.
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It definitely needs more in-depth to the colonies they held, the book doesn't cover almost anything about it, but rather events held in the European territory (besides some small part about Indonesia and Suriname independence movement)
Edit:
It definitely needs more in-depth to the colonies they held, the book doesn't cover almost anything about it, but rather events held in the European territory (besides some small part about Indonesia and Suriname independence movement)
January 22, 2022
Should really be titled A POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC History. The German author does not come across as entirely impartial and makes me realize that McCullough and Ambrose have spoiled me. Yes, it was dry, but it didn’t really take me two years to read; I put it down when my 2020 trip to the Netherlands was canceled.
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