
A History of the Netherlands
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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:
* One brand new chapter on the Netherlands since 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 figures
This book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.
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Content
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Opposition and Revolt
3. The Republic in the Golden Age
4. A Second-Rate Power
5. From Restoration to the Liberal Era (1813-1917)
6. Pillarisation, Stability, Crisis and War (1918-1945)
7. The Netherlands after 1945
8. Epilogue
Afterword
Notes
Timeline
Bibliography
Index of Names
General Index
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