| Author |
Wijnne, J. A. (Johan Adam), 1822-1899 |
| Title |
Beknopte geschiedenis van het vaderland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Beknopte geschiedenis van het vaderland" by J. A. Wijnne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Netherlands, exploring its development from the earliest times to the modern era. It delves into various periods, including the Roman occupation, the rise of feudalism, and significant events that shaped the formation of the Dutch nation. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the geography and early history of the Netherlands, depicting the challenges and transformations faced by its landscape, including floods and the reclamation of land for agriculture. It outlines the origins of its first inhabitants, such as the Frisians and Batavians, and their interactions with the Roman Empire. Wijnne establishes a foundation for understanding how the early socio-political dynamics influenced the cultural and historical development of the region, emphasizing the complexity of its past as intertwined with neighboring territories like Belgium. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
DJ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37297 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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