The Netherlands in a Nutshell: Highlights from Dutch History and Culture by Frits van Oostrom


The Netherlands in a Nutshell: Highlights from Dutch History and Culture
Title : The Netherlands in a Nutshell: Highlights from Dutch History and Culture
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ISBN : 9089640398
ISBN-10 : 9789089640390
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 120
Publication : First published February 15, 2009

This book presents a global overview of the key events and themes in Dutch history and culture: a choice of fifty key topics, or ‘windows’ into the country. Fifty important people, inventions and events which together show how the Netherlands has developed into the country that it is now. Each topic includes a list of places to visit and websites. At the back of the book, there is an overview of the fifty ‘windows’, grouped in fourteen themes. This is an excellent introduction for anyone who would like to make an acquaintance with this low country by the sea.

The Netherlands in a Nutshell: Highlights from Dutch History and Culture Reviews

  • Terri

    This is a compact book which calls itself the “canon” of the Netherlands. Each entry is two pages with 2-3 illustrations and a description of a pivotal moment or innovation in history. It includes website links and places to visit. At the end, the authors explain how to use the book on a classroom. A good little overview before travel. It begins with megalithic tombs and ends with the Eurozone.

  • Mario García

    A very short but concise review of the Dutch history. It skips many details, but its organization makes it easy to follow and it's full of references for further learning.

    It is a good small book, but only as an introductory vision to the History of the Netherlands.

  • Lia

    Easy to read, short but clear. The photographs and illustrations are quite interesting too. A nice reading material for a ten-minute-session in the loo.

  • Marcel

    Peanuts.