Going Dutch How England Plundered Holland's Glory |
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Author:
| Jardine, Lisa |
ISBN: | 978-0-00-719734-7 |
Publication Date: | May 2009 |
Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Australia
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Imprint: | HarperPerennial |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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A fascinating exploration of the relationship of competition and assimilation between the Netherlands and England during the 17th century, revealing the ways in which Dutch tolerance, resilience and commercial acumen effectively conquered Britain by reshaping its intellectual landscape, long before Dutch monarchs sat on the English throne.
A fascinating exploration of the relationship of competition and assimilation between the Netherlands and England during the 17th century, revealing the ways in which Dutch tolerance, resilience and commercial acumen effectively conquered Britain by reshaping its intellectual landscape, long before Dutch monarchs sat on the English throne.