Description
An authoritative history of the Netherlands from the 16th century until now which uniquely traces the emergence and development of the country against the backdrop of vital and illuminating international context.
About the Author
Friso Wielenga is Director of the Centre for Dutch Studies at the Westphalian Wilhelms-University in Munster, Germany. His books on Dutch and German history as well as German-Dutch relations have been published both in Dutch and German.
Reviews
Wielenga's book provides a much-needed history of the Netherlands in the past five hundred years. It is essential reading for those who are interested in all matters Dutch. A History of the Netherlands provides a thorough and well-crafted account of the country's political development from its independence to today, with detailed discussions on economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation across the ages. * Daniel Margocsy, University Lecturer, University of Cambridge, UK *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350087309
Author Friso Wielenga
Format Paperback
Page Count 360
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 606g