History of the Low Countries
Berghahn Books, Incorporated (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
600 pages
978-1-57181-085-4 (ISBN)
Description
The history of the smaller European countries is rather neglected in the teaching of European history at university level. We are therefore pleased to announce the publication of the first comprehensive history of the Low Countries -- in English -- from Roman Times to the present. Remaining politically and culturally fragmented, with its inhabitants speaking Dutch, French, Frisian, and German, the Low Countries offer a fascinating picture of European history en miniature. Nevertheless, its parts demonstrate many common traits and similar developments that differentiated them from surrounding countries and lent them a distinct character. Internationally, the region often served both as a mediator for and a buffer to the surrounding great powers, France, Britain, and Germany; an important role still played today as Belgium and the Netherlands become increasingly involved in the broader process of European integration, in which they often share the same interest and follow parallel policies. This highly illustrated volume serves as an ideal introduction to the rich history of the Low Countries for students and the generally interested reader alike.
Reviews / Votes
"This remarkable book is the first single-volume history available in English of the region from the Roman times to the present... it successfully integrates recent scholarship [and] is well written throughout... generously supplied with well-chosen maps, and illustrations... it will appeal to general readers as well as scholars interested in this important region." History: Review of New Books "... a welcome addition to the historical literature on Belgium and the Netherlands, for... there ,is no good one-volume history of the Low Countries available... The chapters are written by some of the foremost specialists in their fields, and provide excellent summaries of or present views of the periods in question." Dutch CrossingMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Herndon
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
14 maps, 2 tables, 123 illustrations, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Weight
910 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57181-085-4 (9781571810854)
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