A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition

A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition
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Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages : 360
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ISBN-10 : 9781438199566
ISBN-13 : 1438199562
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition by : Paul State

A Brief History of the Netherlands, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of the Netherlands from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: From Early Settlements to Frankish Rule Political Strife and the Rise of Urban Life Wars of Religion and Emancipation Resplendent Republic Dynamo in Decline From Republic to Empire to Kingdom Building the Modern Nation-State Neutrality, Depression, and World War Reconstruction and Rebirth after World War II The Netherlands in the Twenty-first Century: the Triumphs and Trials of a Tolerant Society

A History of the Netherlands

A History of the Netherlands
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 215
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ISBN-10 : 9781472569622
ISBN-13 : 1472569628
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of the Netherlands by : Friso Wielenga

Books offering an overview of Dutch history are few and far between in the English-speaking world. Friso Wielenga's A History of the Netherlands: From the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day fills this gap. 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. Domestic and foreign politics take pride of place, interwoven with the broad lines of economic and cultural developments, as Wielenga uses the Netherlands' geographical location and its international relations to better understand the partially tumultuous past and present of this small land on the North Sea. A History of the Netherlands provides an authoritative, comprehensive in-depth survey and will be of great value to students of modern European history.

A Short History of the Netherlands

A Short History of the Netherlands
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Publisher : Vanderheide Publishing Company
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 9061094402
ISBN-13 : 9789061094401
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis A Short History of the Netherlands by : P. J. A. N. Rietbergen

The development of the Netherlands over the centuries has been a remarkable one. Situated at "the end of Europe," between land and water, its people have, for more than three thousand years, fought to make the best of a country unfavoured by nature. They have shaped it into one of the world's foremost economic powers but also, and even more importantly, into a society that prides itself on having reached a fair balance between material and social well-being. The history of this achievement is a fascinating one. Since time immemorial, it is the history of the struggle against the sea, of man seeking to dominate the forces of water. It is the history of the early medieval Dutch traders, who travelled all over Europe to sell their wares. It is the history of the activities ofthe world's first multinationals, the Dutch East and West India Companies, that spanned the entire globe. It is also the history of the loss of colonial empire and of the triumphant rebuilding of a mainly commercial economy into a mainly industrial one, whose activities, once again, span the globe. It is, of course, also the history of a culture to match, of commonsense and realism, of the wonderful works of art produced by the Dutch "Golden Age" of the seventeenth century and of the many attainments of Dutch civilization in more recent years. For all those who are often amazed at the industry and achievementsof this small nation, the "Short History of the Netherlands" offers a succinct historical tale that goes a long way to elucidate the country's past and, thus, explain its present.

A Concise History of the Netherlands

A Concise History of the Netherlands
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 505
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ISBN-10 : 9780521875882
ISBN-13 : 0521875889
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis A Concise History of the Netherlands by : James C. Kennedy

This book offers a comprehensive yet compact history of this surprisingly little-known but fascinating country, from pre-history to the present.

Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands

Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands
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Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105023115517
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Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands by : A. H. Huussen

Covers Dutch political, intellectual, and colonial history and culture in 550 concise entries. The concluding bibliography will help researchers locate additional information on recent books (published after 1970, mainly in English).

The Netherlands in a Nutshell

The Netherlands in a Nutshell
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Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages : 121
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ISBN-10 : 9789089640390
ISBN-13 : 9089640398
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Netherlands in a Nutshell by : Frits van Oostrom

Vijftig tijdperken, gebeurtenissen en personen die bepalend zijn geweest voor het beeld van de geschiedenis van Nederland vanaf de vroegste tijden tot heden.

Contract Law in the Netherlands

Contract Law in the Netherlands
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Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Total Pages : 397
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ISBN-10 : 9789041161925
ISBN-13 : 9041161929
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Contract Law in the Netherlands by : Arthur S. Hartkamp

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of the law of contracts in the Netherlands covers every aspect of the subject – definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of non-performance, damages, power of attorney, and much more. Lawyers who handle transnational contracts will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in terminology, application, and procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of contract law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations. An introduction in which contracts are defined and contrasted to torts, quasi-contracts, and property is followed by a discussion of the concepts of ‘consideration’ or ‘cause’ and other underlying principles of the formation of contract. Subsequent chapters cover the doctrines of ‘relative effect’, termination of contract, and remedies for non-performance. The second part of the book, recognizing the need to categorize an agreement as a specific contract in order to determine the rules which apply to it, describes the nature of agency, sale, lease, building contracts, and other types of contract. Facts are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in the Netherlands will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative contract law.

New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty

New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty
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Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 9780812208955
ISBN-13 : 0812208951
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty by : Evan Haefeli

The settlers of New Netherland were obligated to uphold religious toleration as a legal right by the Dutch Republic's founding document, the 1579 Union of Utrecht, which stated that "everyone shall remain free in religion and that no one may be persecuted or investigated because of religion." For early American historians this statement, unique in the world at its time, lies at the root of American pluralism. New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty offers a new reading of the way tolerance operated in colonial America. Using sources in several languages and looking at laws and ideas as well as their enforcement and resistance, Evan Haefeli shows that, although tolerance as a general principle was respected in the colony, there was a pronounced struggle against it in practice. Crucial to the fate of New Netherland were the changing religious and political dynamics within the English empire. In the end, Haefeli argues, the most crucial factor in laying the groundwork for religious tolerance in colonial America was less what the Dutch did than their loss of the region to the English at a moment when the English were unusually open to religious tolerance. This legacy, often overlooked, turns out to be critical to the history of American religious diversity. By setting Dutch America within its broader imperial context, New Netherland and the Dutch Origins of American Religious Liberty offers a comprehensive and nuanced history of a conflict integral to the histories of the Dutch republic, early America, and religious tolerance.

The Civil Code of the Netherlands

The Civil Code of the Netherlands
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9041134123
ISBN-13 : 9789041134127
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Civil Code of the Netherlands by : Netherlands

This second edition of The Civil Code of the Netherlands will be an invaluable tool for lawyers, businessmen and students in their practice of, research or study into Dutch Law. The first edition, published in 2009, reflected the Civil Code as in effect on 1 October 2008. Since then it has been supplemented by significant new statutory provisions, the most important of which is the addition of Book 10 (Private International Law), which entered into force on 1 January 2012. The translators, who continually strive to update, improve and modernise their translation, are Hans Warendorf, a Dutch advocaat and former senior partner of a leading Dutch law firm; Richard Thomas, a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and London partner of the international law firm Vedder Price, both experienced cross-border legal practitioners who have worked together as a translation team for more than twenty years; and Dr. Ian Curry-Sumner, founder of the Dutch legal advice firm Voorts Legal Services in Utrecht, with more than 10 years' experience translating and lecturing Dutch family and inheritance law.

A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition

A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition
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Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages : 380
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ISBN-10 : 9781438199559
ISBN-13 : 1438199554
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition by : William Burns

A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Great Britain from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans Anglo-Saxons, Scots,and Vikings Scotland, England, and Wales Britain in the Late Middle Ages The Making of Protestant Britain Industry and Conquest Britain in the Age of Empire An Age of Crisis The Age of Consensus A House Divided The Age of Brexit