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Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are three relatively small countries whose contribution to Europe's economic, spiritual and artistic heritage has been immense. Their histories cannot be written in isolation from one another, or from their neighbours.
In the first full historical survey of the Benelux area to be written in English, Paul Arblaster describes the whole sweep of the history of the Low Countries, from Roman frontier provinces through to the establishment of the three constitutional monarchies of the present day. In this revised and updated new edition, Arblaster:
■ incorporates the latest scholarship and recent events, bringing the story right up to today
■ provides fresh coverage of immigration, multiculturalism, and the resurgence of nationalism in the Low Countries
■ offers a brief discussion of the rise of secularism in Western Europe and how this has affected the Benelux region
■ outlines the countries' recent economic successes and failures
■ includes a new list of political parties and governments since 1918
A History of the Low Countries is ideal for those seeking a concise and readable introduction to the history of a region which, for centuries, has been at the crossroads of Western Europe.
In the first full historical survey of the Benelux area to be written in English, Paul Arblaster describes the whole sweep of the history of the Low Countries, from Roman frontier provinces through to the establishment of the three constitutional monarchies of the present day. In this revised and updated new edition, Arblaster:
■ incorporates the latest scholarship and recent events, bringing the story right up to today
■ provides fresh coverage of immigration, multiculturalism, and the resurgence of nationalism in the Low Countries
■ offers a brief discussion of the rise of secularism in Western Europe and how this has affected the Benelux region
■ outlines the countries' recent economic successes and failures
■ includes a new list of political parties and governments since 1918
A History of the Low Countries is ideal for those seeking a concise and readable introduction to the history of a region which, for centuries, has been at the crossroads of Western Europe.
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Praise for the first edition:
'An excellent book. It is fluently written and covers not only political, social and economic developments but touches on the most important cultural aspects as well.' - Ulrich Tiedau, University College London, UK
'Arblaster's writing is fluent and enjoyable ... For the available space and the ambitious scale, Arblaster has pulled off a hat-trick. My sole regret is that, given the sharpness of his observatory powers, he did not write more . . . This will be a valuable addition to reading lists for students and worthy of recommendation to those general readers who wish to learn more about the rich heritage of the Low Countries and its impact on modern Benelux' -Peter Illing, Christ's College, Cambridge University
Praise for the second edition:
'Arblaster does excellent work in weaving together a single history of a number of modern states, namely the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Despite their complex relationship, historically they have been one region politically, economically, and religiously. This history is careful to include pertinent facts and covers a variety of groups and individuals who have responded to challenges of diversity, change, and identity.' - John Roney, Sacred Heart University, USA.
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'An excellent book. It is fluently written and covers not only political, social and economic developments but touches on the most important cultural aspects as well.' - Ulrich Tiedau, University College London, UK
'Arblaster's writing is fluent and enjoyable ... For the available space and the ambitious scale, Arblaster has pulled off a hat-trick. My sole regret is that, given the sharpness of his observatory powers, he did not write more . . . This will be a valuable addition to reading lists for students and worthy of recommendation to those general readers who wish to learn more about the rich heritage of the Low Countries and its impact on modern Benelux' -Peter Illing, Christ's College, Cambridge University
Praise for the second edition:
'Arblaster does excellent work in weaving together a single history of a number of modern states, namely the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Despite their complex relationship, historically they have been one region politically, economically, and religiously. This history is careful to include pertinent facts and covers a variety of groups and individuals who have responded to challenges of diversity, change, and identity.' - John Roney, Sacred Heart University, USA.
A concise and highly readable overview of the social, economic, cultural and political history of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, revised in the light of recent events and scholarship
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- PublisherPalgrave
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0230293093
- ISBN 13 9780230293090
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages328
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