Books about netherlands history

Brief overview of the history of the netherlands the people who live in the netherlands are called the dutch. The second, the netherlands in the seventeenth century, starts with the truce and treats the golden age. Discover librarianselected research resources on netherlands history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. While ive attempted to paint a general picture of the journey the history of the dutch culture has taken since the 16th century and onward, im sure some very important events were left out. One seventeenthcentury visitor called the hague the mightiest village in europe an epithet that could still be used today to describe. Books about netherlands history house of habsburg, 1477. It offers a modern, integrated outline of dutch history from the period in which the country took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity and undermines the presumption that dutch history since the 16th century was characterised by political consensus and religious toleration. The triumphant true story of corrie ten boom, confessions of an ugly stepsister, the last painting of s. Text and research by russell shorto, an author and journalist. Books about netherlands history eighty years war, 1568. Jul 09, 20 the title, history of holland, given to this volume is fully justified by the predominant part which the great maritime province of holland took in the war of independence and throughout the. Miguel enters into a partnership with a seductive dutch woman who. I am not one of those churlish authors, who do so enwrap their works in the mystic fogs of scientific jargon, that a man must be as wise as themselves to understand their writings. The dutch revolt, or eighty years war, is the term given to the armed struggle of the northern netherlands to shake off spanish rule.

Lange uses the hague as the focal point for a sweeping, panoramic history of the netherlands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A portion of the land became a roman province that was conquered by julius caesar in the first century bc. Its rivers, lakes, wetlands, and woods were impossible to cross for the invaders. Aug 20, 2017 holland the history of the netherlands this edition of holland the history of the netherlands provides an encompassing examination of the dutch nation from the earliest times to the napoleonic wars. Here youll find a wide range of carefully selected, high quality books about its people, culture, landscape, architecture and more. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. From the sixteenth century to the present day fills this gap. The netherlands is a small country sandwiched between belgium and germany in western europe. Shortos books include the bestselling history of new netherland, the island at the center of the world. Pieter geyl, history of the dutch speaking peoples 15551648.

From one of the netherlands bestknown writers, the compelling story of classic dutch actor pierre. An interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age by simon schama, the dutch republic. List of books and articles about netherlands history online. Alas our history books are pretty light on the netherlands. Here, in this stirring, vivid book, historian derek b. This article was written with the expressed intent to engage your interest in learning more about the rich history of the netherlands. Books about netherlands history house of habsburg, 14771556 fiction sorted by popularity displaying results 11 lysbeth, a tale of the dutch h. Which book should i read on the history of the netherlands. Many books about church history of the netherlands are available.

It is bounded by the north sea on the north and west, by belgium on the south, and by germany on the east. The land was originally inhabited by germanic tribes. Recommended reading for visitors to the netherlands, compiled by michael kerr. Historical fiction that takes place in the netherlands 73. Studies on the history of the netherlands and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Geographically a difficult area to live, the ancient netherlands had for its inhabitants celtic and german tribes, one very important feature safety. Books about german occupation of netherlands 1940 1945. Belgium declared its independence from the netherlands, and it was recognized in 1831 as a separate. History of the new netherlands, province of new york, and state of new york, to the adoption of the federal constitution. Perhaps a little less could have been said about the battles in order to fit in a chapter about the art of the golden age of the netherlands, which is one of the great glories of the netherlands.

This section surveys the history of the kingdom of the netherlands from its founding in 1579 to the present. Since 1986 we build up an extensive collection books on. A book about the history of the netherlands that doesnt even mention rembrandt is missing something. In considering the facts of dutchamerican immigration, local history and genealogy, the compiler has identified handbooks, bibliographies, directories, collections of. For a discussion of the period prior to that date, see low countries, history of the.

Books about netherlands history eighty years war, 15681648 fiction sorted by popularity. Books offering an overview of dutch history are few and far between in the englishspeaking world. But liberalism came into being in a real place and time, like a flame it has wavered in various eras, and it can be snuffed out. Its a fun historical book about amsterdam that really taught me a lot. History of holland full audiobook by george edmundson part 1. Netherlands church history genealogy familysearch wiki. Mar 08, 2020 modern day south africa has had contact with europeans for centuries, and the first group to settle there were the dutch.

Home browse history european history western european history netherlands history. Yuval noah harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. Page 154 and that upon the escape of any prisoner whatsoever, or fugitive for any criminal cause, whether breaking prison, or getting from the officer, or otherwise escaping, upon the certificate of two magistrates of the jurisdiction out of which the escape is made, that he was a prisoner, or such an offender at the time of the escape, the magistrates, or some of them of that jurisdiction. In addition to fighting against foreign dominion, the revolt was also a desperate civil war between two key sections of the dutch population. A concise history of the netherlands cambridge concise histories. Historical fiction that takes place in the netherlands score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Look in the place search of the familysearch catalog under. What is a good book that gives an overview of the history of the. Beginning with the first humanoid settlers, the book follows the most important contours of dutch history, from roman times through to the habsburgs, the dutch. Buy holland the history of the netherlands by grattan, thomas colley isbn. Mccormick illustrated html at gateway to the classics. Academic but engaging and thorough look at centuries. I am an american but am applying for dutch citizenship, so i would like to build on my basic knowledge of dutch history.

Rotterdams economy is still almost completely based on shipping. Here, matt lowe looks at the history of dutch settlement in south africa in the 17thcentury and considers how this played a part in later south african history. Focuses on the everyday concerns of dutch society in the 17th century, covering art, history, culture. Reformed churches in the netherlands 19001939 history of the netherlands 1900present pillarisation wilhelmina of the netherlands dutch ethical policy pacification of 1917 zuiderzee works liberalism in the netherlands great depression in the netherlands 1939 1945 netherlands in world war ii battle of the netherlands rotterdam blitz. It has a strong focus on art history which is no surprise, given the fame of dutch golden age paintings.

To learn more about the netherlands past and present, check out some of these books and films. This edition of holland the history of the netherlands provides an encompassing examination of the dutch nation from the earliest times to the napoleonic. Wikimedia commons has media related to books from the netherlands. The title, history of holland, given to this volume is fully justified by the predominant part which the great maritime province of holland took in the war of independence and throughout the.

Shop for a great selection of netherlands history books at. Daily life in rembrandts holland paul zumthor, 1994. Jun 22, 2011 10 of the best books set in amsterdam. Funk, the designer and webmaster for the original web site of the new netherland project and the new netherland institute. The first, the revolt of the netherlands, discusses the revolts preamble and the revolt itself up to the 1609 truce. Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but dr. History of holland full audiobook by george edmundson. Rotterdam history facts and timeline rotterdam, south holland, netherlands rotterdam began as a small settlement on the river rotte, at the place where the river met with the nieuwe maas. History of the united netherlands, from the death of william the silent to the twelve years truce, 1609, by john lothrop motley gutenberg text the netherlands, by mary macgregor, illust. Academic but engaging and thorough look at centuries of the citys history. List of books and articles about netherlands history. Can anyone recommend a history book or text book written in english about dutch history or government.