A History of the Netherlands: Small Country, Big Business/¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ - Softcover

Mark T. Hooker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 7547323847 ISBN 13: 9787547323847

Verlag: ¿¿¿¿¿¿, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

"A powerful work offering profound insights into the historical development of the Netherlands, presenting a panoramic story of the people in the ""Low Countries."" What future awaits the small nation that once achieved such monumental success? ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"¿¿"¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ This book offers an in-depth exploration of Dutch history, tracing its development from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the Netherlands' remarkable role in social transformation, addressing key contemporary issues such as the welfare state, the environment, and socialized healthcare. Through a modern lens, it vividly portrays the geography, economy, politics, and society of the Netherlands. Organized chronologically, the chapters trace Dutch history and cultural evolution from the Ice Age through the post-Cold War period. The supplementary sections include lively biographical sketches of pivotal figures in Dutch history, while the bibliography provides valuable resources for further research. Offering a comprehensive and contemporary perspective, this indispensable work provides readers with a deep understanding of the Netherlands' evolution across its long history. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Mark T. Hooker is a visiting scholar at Indiana University in the United States. He has served as a linguist and foreign area specialist in the U.S. Armed Forces and also held a civilian position at the U.S. Department of Defense. He is the author of The Military Uses of Literature and Customs and Manners of the Netherlands. ¿¿·T. ¿¿¿Mark T. Hooker¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: ¿¿¿¿¿¿
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Chinesisch
• ISBN 10: 7547323847
• ISBN 13: 9787547323847
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 254
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