A manual of Belgium and the adjoining territories

By Great Britain Naval Intellige Division

A Manual of Belgium and the Adjoining Territories opens a window onto a country at the crossroads of Europe, where frontiers, trade routes and cultures meet and mingle. Belgium in sharp, revealing focus. Conceived as a european regional geography handbook and historical reference on Belgium, it offers a comprehensive survey of Belgium's physical landscape, regional geography and cities, together with its political and social history and the intricate ties binding it to neighbouring lands. From the coastal lowlands to the great industrial centres and historic towns of the interior, the manual traces how geography, power and commerce have shaped the Low Countries regional history and the wider story of the European borderlands. Blending topographical description with an economic and cultural overview of Belgium and neighbouring territories, this classic reference for historians and researchers also serves curious travellers, armchair explorers and students seeking an authoritative academic resource on Belgian studies and early twentieth century Belgium. Its measured, documentary style and panoramic scope make it an enduring european borderlands historical study and a key companion for understanding Belgium's place in continental affairs. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353608619
• ISBN13: 9789353608613
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"