A Brief History of the Netherlands: Dikes, the Golden Age, and the Dutch East India Company (Brief Histories)
A concise introduction to the history of the Netherlands, focusing on the country’s dikes, the prosperity and influence of the Golden Age, and the Dutch East India Company. This brief history offers a thematic overview of key elements in the Netherlands’ development and place in European history.
About This Book
This concise history introduces the Netherlands through several important themes in the country’s past.
It examines the role of dikes in the development and identity of the Netherlands.
The book also considers the Dutch Golden Age and its historical significance.
The Dutch East India Company receives focused attention as part of the Netherlands’ wider story.
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