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A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day

Friso Wielenga

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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:* Two brand new chapters on the Netherlands since 1945 and the Netherlands from 1918 to 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 figuresThis book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day. To get started finding A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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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:* Two brand new chapters on the Netherlands since 1945 and the Netherlands from 1918 to 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 figuresThis book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day. To get started finding A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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