A Short History Of Belgium (1915)

By Léon van der Essen and Leon. VAN DER ESSEN

Book Overview

A Short History of Belgium, written by Leon Van Der Essen in 1915, provides a comprehensive account of the history of Belgium from its early beginnings to the early 20th century. The book covers the country's political, social, and cultural history, including the rise of the Belgian state, the development of its economy, and its role in European politics. Van Der Essen explores the country's rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, and architecture, as well as the impact of major historical events such as the French Revolution, the two World Wars, and the rise of nationalism. The book also provides insight into the country's unique linguistic and regional diversity, and its struggle to maintain unity in the face of these differences. Overall, A Short History of Belgium is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436750245
• ISBN13: 9781436750240
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"