The Republican Alternative
The Republican Alternative

Author: André Holenstein

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9089640053

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The Republican Alternative seeks to move beyond the mere notion of scholarly inquiry into the republic—the subject of recent rediscovery by political historians interested in Europe’s intellectual heritage—by investigating the practical similarities and differences between two early modern republics, as well as their self-images and interactions during the turbulent seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Among the world’s most economically successful societies, Switzerland and the Netherlands laid much of the foundation for their prosperity during the early modern period discussed here. This volume attempts to clarify the special character of these two countries as they developed, including issues of religious plurality, the republican form of government, and an increasingly commercially-driven agrarian society.

The Netherlands in a Nutshell
The Netherlands in a Nutshell

Author: Frits van Oostrom

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 9089640398

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Vijftig tijdperken, gebeurtenissen en personen die bepalend zijn geweest voor het beeld van de geschiedenis van Nederland vanaf de vroegste tijden tot heden.

Why the Dutch are Different
Why the Dutch are Different

Author: Ben Coates

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey

Published: 2015-09-24

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1473645298

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Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the color orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.

Lonely Planet The Netherlands
Lonely Planet The Netherlands

Author: Lonely Planet

Publisher: Lonely Planet

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 583

ISBN-13: 1760341479

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet The Netherlands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stroll the intricate canals of Amsterdam, revel in Utrecht's nightlife or stand amid acres of flowering colour in South Holland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Netherlands and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet The Netherlands Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, Dutch art, architecture, landscape, cuisine, entertainment, shopping, cycling and more Free, convenient pull-out Amsterdam map (included in print version), plus over 30 maps Covers Amsterdam, Haarlem, North Holland, Utrecht, Rotterdam, South Holland, Friesland, Central Netherlands, Maastricht and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet The Netherlands , our most comprehensive guide to the Netherlands, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for a guide focused on Amsterdam? Check out Lonely Planet Amsterdam for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Pocket Amsterdam, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick city visit. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Western Europe guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Famous City Amsterdam
Famous City Amsterdam

Author: Marte Visser

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9789059373983

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Apart from contributing delightfully to Amsterdam’s cultural life, this book also contributes in an important way to the fight against cancer. All profits from the sale of the book are dedicated to support Dr Jacco Van Rheenen’s research into metastasis at Hubrecht Instituut.0Marte Visser has assembled an array of international celebrities from the worlds of art, music and academia, all of whom have a special connection with Amsterdam and are featured here in a wonderful series of visual and textual portraits. Some are stars who have regularly performed in the city, others have a particular view of the city based on their academic work, and they range from astronaut to actor, and from dancer to judge.0Johan Cruijff - Duncan Stutterheim - Jan Jansen - Piet Paris - Dick Swaab - André Kuipers - Marcel Wanders - Nicky Romero - Russell Shorto - Sir Paul Smith - Mariss Jansons - Willem Dafoe - Philip Glass - Redmond O’Hanlon - Michaela DePrince - Geoffrey Parker - Jeffrey Eugenides - Marina Abramovic - Deborah Harry - Harry Benson - Betty Wright - Olga Peretyatko - Jason Silva - Daido Moriyama - Seth Myers - Renate Winter - C215 (Christian Guémy) - Harland Miller - Miles Aldridge - Mark Buxton - Baron Severin Von Eckardstein - Ken Stringfellow - Saskia de Brauw & Vincent van Wijngaard - Prince Palden Namgyal.

The Atlantic Wall (2)
The Atlantic Wall (2)

Author: Steven J. Zaloga

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2011-03-15

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1849081255

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Germany's Atlantic Wall was the most ambitious military fortification program of World War II. Following its conquest of Western Europe, Germany had to defend some 5,000km of Atlantic coastline from the Spanish border to the Arctic Circle. The United States' entry into the war and the inevitability of an Anglo-American landing in Western Europe resulted in the fortification of this coastline along its entire length. Focusing on the northern Atlantic Wall in the Low Countries and Scandinavia, this title addresses the special defensive features and unique aspects of fortification in these countries, such as the early focus on fortifying Norway, due to early British commando raids; the greater use of turreted naval guns; and the establishment of first-line Flak defences in the Low Countries to counter the Allied strategic bombing campaign.