History of the Low Countries

History of the Low Countries
Author: J. C. H. Blom
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2006-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1845452720

The history of the smaller European countries is rather neglected in the teaching of European history at university level. We are therefore pleased to announce the publication of the first comprehensive history of the Low Countries - in English - from Roman Times to the present. Remaining politically and culturally fragmented, with its inhabitants speaking Dutch, French, Frisian, and German, the Low Countries offer a fascinating picture of European history en miniature. For historical reasons, parts of northern France and western Germany also have to be included in the "Low Countries," a term that must remain both broad and fluid, a convenient label for a region which has seldom, if ever, composed a unified whole. In earlier ages it as even more difficult to the region set parameters, again reflecting Europe as a whole, when tribes and kingdoms stretched across expanses not limited to the present states of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Nevertheless, its parts did demonstrate many common traits and similar developments that differentiated them from surrounding countries and lent them a distinct character. Internationally, the region often served both as a mediator for and a buffer to the surrounding great powers, France, Britain, and Germany; an important role still played today as Belgium and the Netherlands have increasingly become involved in the broader process of European integration, in which they often share the same interest and follow parallel policies. This highly illustrated volume serves as an ideal introduction to the rich history of the Low Countries for students and the generally interested reader alike.

Daytrips Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg

Daytrips Holland, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Author: Earl Steinbicker
Publisher: Hastings House Book Publishers
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1995
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780803893689

With this book, travelers can take an intimate tour of the picturesque Low Countries of Europe. The book takes a careful look at 40 of the most intriguing destinations and tells readers how to go about exploring them on their own. In typical Daytrips fashion, all the itineraries place a premium on one's time, effort, and budget. 69 photos, 45 maps.

All the Aires

All the Aires
Author: VICARIOUS BOOKS MEDIA.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016
Genre: Belgium
ISBN: 9781910664063

Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg '95

Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg '95
Author: Fodor's
Publisher: Fodor's
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1995
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780679027393

The best guide to the area, completely updated Great walks in Amsterdam and Brussels--quaint canals and cobblestone lanes, historic treasures and hidden pleasures The best buys and bargains--from diamonds to Delftware Flower shows, festivals, flea markets Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget Cozy inns, castle manors, and top-value city hotels Lavish restaurants, basic brasseries and lace curtained cafes Fresh, thorough, practical--from writers you can trust Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 32 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; Fodor's Choice; What's Where; Pleasures & Pastimes; don't-miss activities; festivals; background essays; complete index; and more!

The Oxford Handbook of the Radical Right

The Oxford Handbook of the Radical Right
Author: Jens Rydgren
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 761
Release: 2018
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0190274557

The radical right : an introduction / Jens Rydgren -- Ideology and discourse -- The radical right and nationalism / Tamir Bar-On -- The radical right and islamophobia / Aristotle Kallis -- The radical right and anti-semitism / Ruth Wodak -- The radical right and populism / Hans-Georg Betz -- The radical right and fascism / Nigel Copsey -- The radical right and euroscepticism / Sofia Vasilopoulou -- Issues -- Explaining electoral support for the radical right / Kai Arzheimer -- Party systems and radical right-wing parties / Herbert Kitschelt -- The radical right and gender / Hilde Coffé -- Globalization, cleavages, and the radical right / Simon Bornschier -- Party organization and the radical right / David Art -- Charisma and the radical right / Roger Eatwell -- Media and the radical right / Antonis A. Ellinas -- The non-party sector of the radical right / John Veugelers and Gabriel Menard -- The political impact of the radical right / Michelle Hale Williams -- The radical right as social movement organizations / Manuela Caiani and Donatella Della Porta -- Youth and the radical right / Cynthia Miller Idriss -- Religion and the radical right / Michael Minkenberg -- Cross-national links and international cooperation / Manuela Caiani -- Political violence and the radical right / Leonard Weinberg and Eliot Assoudeh -- Case studies -- The radical right in France / Nonna Mayer -- The radical right in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland / Uwe Backes -- The radical right in Belgium and the Netherlands / Joop J.M. van Holsteyn -- The radical right in Southern Europe / Carlo Ruzza -- The radical right in the UK / Matthew J. Goodwin and James Dennison -- The radical right in the Nordic countries / Anders Widfeldt -- The radical right in Eastern Europe / Lenka Butíková -- The radical right in post-soviet Russia / Richard Arnold and Andreas Umland -- The radical right in post-soviet Ukraine / Melanie Mierzejewski-Voznyak -- The radical right in the United States of America / Christopher Sebastian Parker -- The radical right in Australia / Andy Fleming and Aurelien Mondon -- The radical right in Israel / Arie Perliger and Ami Pedhazur -- The radical right in Japan / Naoto Higuchi

Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands

Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britanncia Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2013-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615309799

Despite being known as the Low Countries, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are far from insignificant. The Benelux Economic Union, which sought economic integration between the three countries, in fact served as the model for the European Union. Additionally, each of the three boasts rich histories, and what they lack in size or population, they make up for in thriving cultural climates. This absorbing volume pays each country its due, surveying the lands, societies, traditions, and histories that have elevated the Low Countries on the world stage.

World and Its Peoples

World and Its Peoples
Author:
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780761478904

Presents a thirteen-volume reference guide to the geography, history, economy, government, culture and daily life of countries in Europe.