A Brief History of the Netherlands

Author Paul F. State
Publisher Facts on File
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  • Author
    Paul F. State
    Publisher
    Facts on File
    Volume
    Edition
    2
    Copyright
    2021
    ISBN13
    9781438199566
    Release
    Format
    eBook
    Grade Level
    9th Grade - 12th Grade
    DDC
    TBD

    Overview

    This book provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of the Netherlands from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: From Early Settlements to Frankish Rule; Political Strife and the Rise of Urban Life; Wars of Religion and Emancipation; Resplendent Republic; Dynamo in Decline; From Republic to Empire to Kingdom; Building the Modern Nation-State; Neutrality, Depression, and World War; Reconstruction and Rebirth after World War II; and The Netherlands in the Twenty-first Century: the Triumphs and Trials of a Tolerant Society.