History of the People of the Netherlands

By Petrus Johannes Blok

Book Overview

Across reclaimed marshes, merchant cities and battle-scarred frontiers, a small people forged a nation that changed the world. History lives in these pages. Petrus Johannes Blok's History of the People of the Netherlands is a classic Dutch history that places ordinary men and women at the centre of a sweeping national story. Conceived as a comprehensive Netherlands history, it follows the origins of Dutch people from low countries early history and medieval Netherlands history through the upheavals of the Reformation in the Netherlands, the crises of sixteenth century Netherlands, the rise of the Dutch republic and the triumphs of Dutch Golden Age history. Blok, a pioneering historian of the Netherlands, combines rigorous scholarship with an eye for character, belief and everyday life, creating a Dutch history book that is both lucid narrative and enduring analysis. His work became a reference for historians and remains invaluable for history students seeking a strong, story-led framework for understanding how a patchwork of provinces grew into a maritime power, a republic of cities and ideas. Clear, measured prose and a deep command of sources make this volume equally rewarding for curious general readers, academic libraries and anyone building a serious collection of European classics. 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: 9353602599
• ISBN13: 9789353602598
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"