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A Concise History of Belgium
By (author) Guy Vanthemsche, By (author) Roger De Peuter
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The small and densely populated nation of Belgium has played an important role in the history of Europe and other continents, especially Africa. It was a pioneering force in industry, trade, and finance during the Middle Ages, through early modern times and into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It introduced innovative political regimes and played a leading role in the creative arts. Yet this rich past is not widely known. This introductory history offers an accessible and rigorous overview of this small but important West-European country, synthesizing Belgium's main economic, social, political, and cultural developments from pre-Roman times until today. Today, this nation-state, born in 1830, is well-known for the rivalries between its two main language communities, and as a result is often considered a fragile or even an artificial political construct. This systematic chronological analysis of both present-day Belgium and the polities that preceded it throws fresh light on this controversial issue and demonstrates Belgium's enduring importance and influence.
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Publisher | Cambridge University Press
Published date | 23 Mar 2023
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 398
Dimensions | 215 x 139 x 23mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 500g
ISBN | 978-0-5211-2737-0
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BISAC | history / europe / general
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