""Holland: The History of the Netherlands"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Colley Grattan that provides a detailed account of the history of the Netherlands. The book covers the period from the early days of the country's formation to its modern-day status as a thriving European nation. It delves into the political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the country's history, exploring the major events and figures that have shaped its development over the centuries. The book begins by examining the early ...
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""Holland: The History of the Netherlands"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Colley Grattan that provides a detailed account of the history of the Netherlands. The book covers the period from the early days of the country's formation to its modern-day status as a thriving European nation. It delves into the political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the country's history, exploring the major events and figures that have shaped its development over the centuries. The book begins by examining the early history of the Netherlands, including its formation as a nation and its struggles for independence from Spain. It then moves on to explore the country's Golden Age, during which it became a major economic and cultural power in Europe. The book also covers the turbulent period of the 19th and 20th centuries, during which the Netherlands faced numerous challenges, including two world wars, economic crises, and social upheaval. It discusses the country's role in the international community during this time, including its involvement in colonialism and its contributions to the development of the European Union. Throughout the book, Grattan provides detailed analysis and insights into the various political, social, and cultural movements that have shaped the Netherlands. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the country's geography and historical context. Overall, ""Holland: The History of the Netherlands"" is an engaging and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the country's fascinating history. It is an ideal read for anyone interested in Dutch history, culture, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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