Author: Stéphane Bern
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 2080203045
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the magic of Luxembourg with this homage to the country’s rich history, diverse culture, and beautiful landscapes. Steeped in history, the small baroque country of Luxembourg is one of the few remaining hidden treasures of Europe. With a 1,000-year-old heritage, including the old city fortifications and ruins that are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this landlocked nation—best known as a center for banking and telecommunications—offers a surprisingly rich diversity of natural wonders. This volume leads the reader through Luxembourg’s picturesque countryside, unveiling the nation’s fascinating history, culture, and geography, and includes a detailed guide to the best cultural, gastronomic, and historical experiences, along with an agenda of annual events and festivities.
Luxembourg
Inventing Luxembourg
Author: Pit Péporté
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004188819
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The grand duchy of Luxembourg was created after the Napoleonic Wars, but at the time there was no 'nation' that identified with the emergent state. This book analyses how politicians, scholars and artists have initiated and contributed to nation-building processes in Luxembourg since the nineteenth century, processes that – as this book argues – are still ongoing. The focus rests on three types of representations of nationhood: a shared past, a common homeland and a national language. History was written so as to justify the country's political independence. Territorial borders shifted meaning, constantly repositioning the national community. The local dialect – initially considered German variant – was gradually transformed into the 'national language', Luxembourgish.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004188819
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
The grand duchy of Luxembourg was created after the Napoleonic Wars, but at the time there was no 'nation' that identified with the emergent state. This book analyses how politicians, scholars and artists have initiated and contributed to nation-building processes in Luxembourg since the nineteenth century, processes that – as this book argues – are still ongoing. The focus rests on three types of representations of nationhood: a shared past, a common homeland and a national language. History was written so as to justify the country's political independence. Territorial borders shifted meaning, constantly repositioning the national community. The local dialect – initially considered German variant – was gradually transformed into the 'national language', Luxembourgish.
Belgium & Luxembourg
Author: Martin Dunford
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781858288710
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Covering two tiny but complex countries at the center of a unified Europe, this book runs the gamut: from the best beer, chocolate, and other culinary specialties in Belguim to the World War I battlefields of Luxembourg. 38 maps. of color photos.
Publisher: Rough Guides
ISBN: 9781858288710
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Covering two tiny but complex countries at the center of a unified Europe, this book runs the gamut: from the best beer, chocolate, and other culinary specialties in Belguim to the World War I battlefields of Luxembourg. 38 maps. of color photos.
The Luxembourg Gutland Landscape
Author: A. M. Kooijman
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319655434
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This book gathers older and current knowledge of the evolution and functioning of cuesta landscapes to provide a better understanding of the Luxembourgian landscape. The geological variety and tectonic setting of the area provide excellent opportunities to study landscape development, hydrology, geomorphological processes, soil formation, forest vegetation and interrelationships between them, which are characteristic of larger parts of Europe. The book is organized around four themes. The first addresses the development of the Luxembourgian cuesta landscape, covering geological evolution, lithology, geomorphological characteristics and hydrology, as well as the scientific history of research in this area. The second theme addresses aspects of the landscape’s geo-ecological- system functioning and development, including soils, nutrient availability, forest ecology and educational approaches to study geo-ecological systems, including old and modern mapping techniques. The third theme is related to biological and physico-chemical control of erosion processes, including the impact of (macro-)fauna, vegetation and substrate on soil erosion processes. The last theme discusses practical applications of the research findings.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319655434
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This book gathers older and current knowledge of the evolution and functioning of cuesta landscapes to provide a better understanding of the Luxembourgian landscape. The geological variety and tectonic setting of the area provide excellent opportunities to study landscape development, hydrology, geomorphological processes, soil formation, forest vegetation and interrelationships between them, which are characteristic of larger parts of Europe. The book is organized around four themes. The first addresses the development of the Luxembourgian cuesta landscape, covering geological evolution, lithology, geomorphological characteristics and hydrology, as well as the scientific history of research in this area. The second theme addresses aspects of the landscape’s geo-ecological- system functioning and development, including soils, nutrient availability, forest ecology and educational approaches to study geo-ecological systems, including old and modern mapping techniques. The third theme is related to biological and physico-chemical control of erosion processes, including the impact of (macro-)fauna, vegetation and substrate on soil erosion processes. The last theme discusses practical applications of the research findings.
Luxembourg in International Tax Planning
Author: Philip J. Warner
Publisher: IBFD
ISBN: 9076078610
Category : Aliens
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Study, divided into five parts: a short introduction to Luxembourg as a country and financial centre; calculation of profits taxes and other taxes to which a fully-taxable resident business is subject; the fully-taxable "special purposes vehicles" available in Luxembourg including banking and reinsurance; tax exempt vehicles, the 1929 holding company and investment funds; and corporate reorganizations and examples of how Luxembourg could be used in international tax planning
Publisher: IBFD
ISBN: 9076078610
Category : Aliens
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Study, divided into five parts: a short introduction to Luxembourg as a country and financial centre; calculation of profits taxes and other taxes to which a fully-taxable resident business is subject; the fully-taxable "special purposes vehicles" available in Luxembourg including banking and reinsurance; tax exempt vehicles, the 1929 holding company and investment funds; and corporate reorganizations and examples of how Luxembourg could be used in international tax planning
Luxembourg as an Immigration Success Story
Author: Joel S. Fetzer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739128268
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Luxembourg as an Immigration Success Story: The Grand Duchy in Pan-European Perspective, by Joel S. Fetzer, examines the relatively successful immigration and integration policies of Luxembourg, a country with one of the highest percentages of foreign-born residents in the world. Fetzer compares the Grand Duchy's immigration experience to that of the other members of the European Union. The work concludes that Luxembourg's success depends on a strong economy, low economic inequality, culturally similar immigrants, low segregation, and a pro-immigration elite consensus.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739128268
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Luxembourg as an Immigration Success Story: The Grand Duchy in Pan-European Perspective, by Joel S. Fetzer, examines the relatively successful immigration and integration policies of Luxembourg, a country with one of the highest percentages of foreign-born residents in the world. Fetzer compares the Grand Duchy's immigration experience to that of the other members of the European Union. The work concludes that Luxembourg's success depends on a strong economy, low economic inequality, culturally similar immigrants, low segregation, and a pro-immigration elite consensus.
Cycling the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Author: Katherine Widing
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780933201910
Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Amongst Europe's most favoured regions for the touring cyclist are the Benelux countries. This touring guide takes the reader through rolling hills, past windmills and canals, fields and flowers, while dispensing information on topics such as weather, terrain, accommodation, and currency.
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 9780933201910
Category : Belgium
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Amongst Europe's most favoured regions for the touring cyclist are the Benelux countries. This touring guide takes the reader through rolling hills, past windmills and canals, fields and flowers, while dispensing information on topics such as weather, terrain, accommodation, and currency.
Luxembourg: the Clog-Shaped Duchy
Author: Andrew Reid
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467009830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest states, yet it is rich in history and boasts a glorious past of emperors, knights, castles and faith. In modern times it hasendured foreign occupation and partition before becoming a modern state in the nineteenth century. Despite this, Luxembourg enjoys influence way beyond its size. This book tells the story of Luxembourg from ancient times, through the crusader period and centuries of foreign domination, to the growth of the modern, prosperous Luxembourg of today.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467009830
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest states, yet it is rich in history and boasts a glorious past of emperors, knights, castles and faith. In modern times it hasendured foreign occupation and partition before becoming a modern state in the nineteenth century. Despite this, Luxembourg enjoys influence way beyond its size. This book tells the story of Luxembourg from ancient times, through the crusader period and centuries of foreign domination, to the growth of the modern, prosperous Luxembourg of today.
Landscapes and Landforms of Belgium and Luxembourg
Author: Alain Demoulin
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319582399
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
This book provides an informative and intriguing overview of the most scenic landscapes of Belgium and Luxembourg. Geodiversity is emphasized, for example the periglacial features in the Hautes Fagnes area, the planation surfaces in the Ardennes and Oesling, and the famous caves of Han/Lesse and Remouchamps. The book’s chief goals are to provide the reader with enjoyable and informative descriptions of the selected sites within their regional geographical and geological settings; to offer an up-to-date survey of the evolution of Belgium’s and Luxembourg’s landscape; and to share additional information on the cultural value of the respective sites wherever appropriate. The book is a richly illustrated reference work that makes accessible for the first time a wealth of information currently scattered among many national and regional journals. It will benefit earth scientists, environmental scientists, tourism geographers and conservationists alike.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319582399
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
This book provides an informative and intriguing overview of the most scenic landscapes of Belgium and Luxembourg. Geodiversity is emphasized, for example the periglacial features in the Hautes Fagnes area, the planation surfaces in the Ardennes and Oesling, and the famous caves of Han/Lesse and Remouchamps. The book’s chief goals are to provide the reader with enjoyable and informative descriptions of the selected sites within their regional geographical and geological settings; to offer an up-to-date survey of the evolution of Belgium’s and Luxembourg’s landscape; and to share additional information on the cultural value of the respective sites wherever appropriate. The book is a richly illustrated reference work that makes accessible for the first time a wealth of information currently scattered among many national and regional journals. It will benefit earth scientists, environmental scientists, tourism geographers and conservationists alike.
Luxembourg
Author: Tim Skelton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841628547
Category : Luxembourg
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, Luxembourg packs a remarkable punch. Boasting hilltop castles, picturesque villages dotted within spectacular valleys, and more Michelin-star restaurants per capita than any other country in the world, this tiny nation has a great deal to offer.Fully updated for this third edition, Bradt's Luxembourg remains the only standalone guidebook to the country. Crammed with detailed coverage of history, culture and transport, plus practical advice on where to stay and eat, this entertaining and instructive handbook is a must-have for anyone wanting to discover the world's last remaining Grand Duchy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781841628547
Category : Luxembourg
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, Luxembourg packs a remarkable punch. Boasting hilltop castles, picturesque villages dotted within spectacular valleys, and more Michelin-star restaurants per capita than any other country in the world, this tiny nation has a great deal to offer.Fully updated for this third edition, Bradt's Luxembourg remains the only standalone guidebook to the country. Crammed with detailed coverage of history, culture and transport, plus practical advice on where to stay and eat, this entertaining and instructive handbook is a must-have for anyone wanting to discover the world's last remaining Grand Duchy.