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Record Nr.

UNINA9910144392703321

Autore

van Oostrom Frits

Titolo

A key to Dutch history : the cultural canon of The Netherlands / / [chair; Frits van Oostrom]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Amsterdam] : , : Amsterdam University Press, , 2007

©2007

ISBN

90-485-0806-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (228 pages) : color illustrations, color maps, color portraits, photographs

Altri autori (Persone)

OostromF. P. van

Disciplina

949.2

Soggetti

History - Study and teaching

Netherlands Civilization

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword to the English version -- Foreword -- Section A -- Summary -- Chapter 1: The canon - the pros and cons -- Chapter 2: The canon outlined -- Chapter 3: The canon in practice -- Chapter 4: The canon in revision -- Chapter 5: The Canon in position -- Closing remarks -- Literature -- Appendix 1: Letter of instruction -- Appendix 2: Composition of committee, description of working methods -- Appendix 3: Discussion partners and experts -- Abbreviations -- Section B -- Introduction -- The canon of the Netherlands -- Main lines of the canon -- Acknowledgements

Sommario/riassunto

Many think they know the legends behind tulipmania and the legacy of the Dutch East India Tea Company, but what basic knowledge of Dutch history and culture should be passed on to future generations? A Key to Dutch History and its resulting overview of historical highlights, assembled by a number of specialists in consultation with the Dutch general public, provides a thought-provoking and timely answer.  The democratic process behind the volume is reminiscent of the way in which the Netherlands has succeeded for centuries at collective craftsmanship, and says as much about the Netherlands as does the outcome of the opinions voiced.