The History of Holland
Buying pre-order items
Ebooks and Audiobook
You will receive an email with a download link for the ebook or audiobook on the publication date.
Payment
You will not be charged for pre-ordered books until they are available to be shipped. Pre-ordered ebooks will not be charged for until they are available for download.
Amending or cancelling your order
For orders that have not been shipped you can usually make changes to pre-orders up to 72 hours before the publishing date.
Payment for this pre-order will be taken when the item becomes available
Description
Explore the dynamic changes in Holland's history with the new edition of this comprehensive guide.
This updated version delves into the significant events and transformations that have shaped Holland in the new millennium. From the introduction of the Euro in 2002 to the political upheavals marked by the assassinations of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh, this book provides a detailed account of the country's recent past.
The new added content covers the increasing popular discomfort with immigration, the growing Muslim population, and the political shifts that have defined the early 21st century. It also highlights the technological advancements with ASML's monopoly on photolithography equipment and the rise of quantum computing. Environmental awareness and Holland's role in combating climate change are also discussed, along with the country's participation in international conflicts and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This edition also explores the cultural milestones, such as Holland's Eurovision victories and the emergence of new political movements. With detailed accounts of significant events and their implications, this book is an essential resource for understanding both the far past and contemporary history of Holland.
Accessibility Information
Additional accessibility information
- EPUB 3.0
- Conforms with the requirements of EPUB Accessibility Spec v1.1
- WCAG level AA
- WCAG v2.2 compliant
- accessibility@bloomsbury.com
Hazards
The publication contains no hazards
Support for non-visual reading
- No accessibility features offered by the reading system, device or reading software are disabled or otherwise unusable with the product
- Has alternative text descriptions for images
Visual adjustments
Appearance of the text and page layout can be modified according to the capabilities of the reading system (font family and size, spaces, as well as color of background and text)
Navigation
- Page list to go to pages from the print source version
- Elements such as headings, tables, etc for structured navigation
- All or substantially all textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order
- Content is enhanced with ARIA roles to optimize organization and facilitate navigation
- Purposes of all links are made clear
Rich content
Language tagging provided
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Series Foreword
Timeline of Historical Events
Abbreviations
1. Geography
2. The Economy
3. The Political System
4. Society
5. From the Ice Age to the Middle Ages
6. Reformation, Rebellion and the Republic
7. The Union and the Golden Age
8. The Colonies
9. Constitutional Democracy
10. War, Crisis, and Recovery
11. The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State
12. The New Society: The Pillars Collapse
13. The New, Post-Cold-War World
14. Holland in the New Millennium
Notable People in the History of Holland
Bibliographic Essay
Bibliography of Translations of Works by Modern Dutch Authors
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | Mar 18 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9798216447252 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 15 bw illus. |
| Series | Histories of the Modern Nations |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Related Titles
