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Friso Wielenga’s detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation’s international involvements.This new edition includes:* Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present* Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry* Historiographical updates throughoutThe book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.

This is the most comprehensive history of the Netherlands available in the English language. It surveys Dutch history from the 16th century, when the nation took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity, right through to the Netherlands of today.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 figuresThis book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.

This is the most comprehensive history of the Netherlands available in the English language. It surveys Dutch history from the 16th century, when the nation took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity, right through to the Netherlands of today.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 figuresThis book is essential reading for anyone seeking a knowledge of Dutch history since 1500.

Friso Wielenga’s detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation’s international involvements.This new edition includes:* Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present* Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry* Historiographical updates throughoutThe book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.

Friso Wielenga''s detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation''s international involvements. This new edition includes: * Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present * Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry * Historiographical updates throughout The book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.

Friso Wielenga''s detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation''s international involvements. This new edition includes: * Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present * Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry * Historiographical updates throughout The book is vital reading for anyone looking for a rich understanding of the Netherlands and its past.

In diesem umfassenden Überblick erzählt Friso Wielenga die niederländische Geschichte vom 16. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart. Sein Buch gibt Einblicke in die Kultur, die Wirtschaft und die internationalen Beziehungen der Niederlande, behandelt aber auch deren Kolonialgeschichte und die Dekolonialisierung. Nicht zuletzt zeichnet es ein lebendiges Porträt der Niederlande im 21. Jahrhundert und hinterfragt einige Mythen über diesen kleinen, aber einflussreichen europäischen Staat.

In diesem umfassenden Überblick erzählt Friso Wielenga die niederländische Geschichte vom 16. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart. Sein Buch gibt Einblicke in die Kultur, die Wirtschaft und die internationalen Beziehungen der Niederlande, behandelt aber auch deren Kolonialgeschichte und die Dekolonialisierung. Nicht zuletzt zeichnet es ein lebendiges Porträt der Niederlande im 21. Jahrhundert und hinterfragt einige Mythen über diesen kleinen, aber einflussreichen europäischen Staat.