Beknopte Geschiedenis van Friesland in Hoofdtrekken by W. Eekhoff
"Beknopte Geschiedenis van Friesland in Hoofdtrekken" by W. Eekhoff is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to provide a concise overview of the history of the Frisians, detailing significant events spanning nearly two thousand years that have shaped their land and people. The narrative emphasizes the resiliency of the Frisian people amidst historical upheaval, portraying their steadfastness as a vital part of Dutch heritage. The opening of
this historical account introduces the author’s motivations for writing it, highlighting a gap in accessible literature concerning Frisian history. Eekhoff addresses the importance of the Frisian legacy and underlines the significance of engaging with one’s national history to foster pride and a sense of identity. He acknowledges the challenges of fully encompassing the vast complexities of Frisian history but asserts that even a brief overview can stimulate interest and appreciation for the past, linking it to the present and future of the Frisian identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eekhoff, W. (Wopke), 1809-1880 |
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| Title | Beknopte Geschiedenis van Friesland in Hoofdtrekken |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Harry Lamé, André Engels, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands |
| Subject | Friesland (Netherlands) -- History |
| Subject | Frisians -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36839 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 287 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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