Author: Ben Coates
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473645298
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the color orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.
Why the Dutch are Different
Author: Ben Coates
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473645298
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the color orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473645298
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world's smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the color orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world's tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.
The UnDutchables
Author: Colin White
Publisher: White-Boucke Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher: White-Boucke Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The Traveller's Handbook for Holland
Author: Thomas Cook (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Netherlands
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Netherlands
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Rambles in Holland; Being Notes of a Run Through the Netherlands
Author: George BAIN (F.S.A. Scot.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
The Dutch of the Netherlands in the Making of America
Author: William Elliot Griffis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dutch Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dutch Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Netherlands Indies Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
Netherland
Author: Joseph O'Neill
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307377598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • WINNER OF THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD • "Netherland tells the fragmented story of a man in exile—from home, family and, most poignantly, from himself.” —Washington Post Book World In a New York City made phantasmagorical by the events of 9/11, and left alone after his English wife and son return to London, Hans van den Broek stumbles upon the vibrant New York subculture of cricket, where he revisits his lost childhood and, thanks to a friendship with a charismatic and charming Trinidadian named Chuck Ramkissoon, begins to reconnect with his life and his adopted country. As the two men share their vastly different experiences of contemporary immigrant life in America, an unforgettable portrait emerges of an "other" New York populated by immigrants and strivers of every race and nationality.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307377598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • WINNER OF THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD • "Netherland tells the fragmented story of a man in exile—from home, family and, most poignantly, from himself.” —Washington Post Book World In a New York City made phantasmagorical by the events of 9/11, and left alone after his English wife and son return to London, Hans van den Broek stumbles upon the vibrant New York subculture of cricket, where he revisits his lost childhood and, thanks to a friendship with a charismatic and charming Trinidadian named Chuck Ramkissoon, begins to reconnect with his life and his adopted country. As the two men share their vastly different experiences of contemporary immigrant life in America, an unforgettable portrait emerges of an "other" New York populated by immigrants and strivers of every race and nationality.
By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
In 'By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic' by G. A. Henty, readers are presented with a gripping historical novel set during the Eighty Years' War in the Netherlands. The book is written in a classic adventure style, appealing to a wide audience with its combination of military strategy, political intrigue, and personal bravery. Henty skillfully weaves historical facts into the narrative, providing readers with a rich understanding of the events that shaped the Dutch Republic. The protagonist's journey through the turbulent times reflects the larger struggle for independence and religious freedom in Europe, making the book both an entertaining read and an insightful historical study. G. A. Henty, a prolific author of historical fiction for young readers, drew inspiration for 'By Pike and Dyke' from his own interest in military history and world events. His extensive research and attention to detail bring authenticity to the novel, engaging readers in a story that educates as well as entertains. I highly recommend 'By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic' to readers interested in historical fiction, military history, and tales of courage and leadership. Henty's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating adventure set against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
In 'By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic' by G. A. Henty, readers are presented with a gripping historical novel set during the Eighty Years' War in the Netherlands. The book is written in a classic adventure style, appealing to a wide audience with its combination of military strategy, political intrigue, and personal bravery. Henty skillfully weaves historical facts into the narrative, providing readers with a rich understanding of the events that shaped the Dutch Republic. The protagonist's journey through the turbulent times reflects the larger struggle for independence and religious freedom in Europe, making the book both an entertaining read and an insightful historical study. G. A. Henty, a prolific author of historical fiction for young readers, drew inspiration for 'By Pike and Dyke' from his own interest in military history and world events. His extensive research and attention to detail bring authenticity to the novel, engaging readers in a story that educates as well as entertains. I highly recommend 'By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic' to readers interested in historical fiction, military history, and tales of courage and leadership. Henty's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a captivating adventure set against the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence.
Dutch Girl
Author: Robert Matzen
Publisher: Paladin Communications
ISBN: 1732273545
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Several biographies have chronicled her stardom, but none has covered her intense experiences through five years of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. According to her son, Luca Dotti, "The war made my mother who she was." Audrey Hepburn's war included participation in the Dutch Resistance, working as a doctor's assistant during the "Bridge Too Far" battle of Arnhem, the brutal execution of her uncle, and the ordeal of the Hunger Winter of 1944. She also had to contend with the fact that her father was a Nazi agent and her mother was pro-Nazi for the first two years of the occupation. But the war years also brought triumphs as Audrey became Arnhem's most famous young ballerina. Audrey's own reminiscences, new interviews with people who knew her in the war, wartime diaries, and research in classified Dutch archives shed light on the riveting, untold story of Audrey Hepburn under fire in World War II. Also included is a section of color and black-and-white photos. Many of these images are from Audrey's personal collection and are published here for the first time.
Publisher: Paladin Communications
ISBN: 1732273545
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Twenty-five years after her passing, Audrey Hepburn remains the most beloved of all Hollywood stars, known as much for her role as UNICEF ambassador as for films like Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Several biographies have chronicled her stardom, but none has covered her intense experiences through five years of Nazi occupation in the Netherlands. According to her son, Luca Dotti, "The war made my mother who she was." Audrey Hepburn's war included participation in the Dutch Resistance, working as a doctor's assistant during the "Bridge Too Far" battle of Arnhem, the brutal execution of her uncle, and the ordeal of the Hunger Winter of 1944. She also had to contend with the fact that her father was a Nazi agent and her mother was pro-Nazi for the first two years of the occupation. But the war years also brought triumphs as Audrey became Arnhem's most famous young ballerina. Audrey's own reminiscences, new interviews with people who knew her in the war, wartime diaries, and research in classified Dutch archives shed light on the riveting, untold story of Audrey Hepburn under fire in World War II. Also included is a section of color and black-and-white photos. Many of these images are from Audrey's personal collection and are published here for the first time.
For Times of Trouble
Author: Jeffrey R. Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781609072711
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The author explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us."--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781609072711
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The author explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us."--