{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-low-countries-9781137611864","title":"A History of the Low Countries","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Arblaster teaches at Zuyd University, Maastricht, the Netherlands. He previously taught at the Centre for European Studies at the University of Leuven, and at Facultés Universitaires Notre Dame de la Paix, Namur, Belgium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArblaster ably demonstrates that the Low Countries have always been a crossroads in Europe, with a diversity of people. It was true when the Romans first invaded in 57 BC, and is still true in the 21st century. * John B. Roney, Sacred Heart University, USA *\u003cbr\u003ePaul Arblaster’s revised History of the Low Countries remains a most useful introduction to this dynamic region for students and researchers alike. In this day and age, the book's cross-temporal and transnational approach seems more valuable than ever. * Jonas Roelens, Ghent University, Belgium *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  1. From Pagans to Crusaders  2. Patterns of Power and Piety  3. The Low Countries United and Divided  4. From Delftware to Porcelain  5. The Rise and Fall of the Liberal Order  6. World Wars and World Peace  Chronology of Major Events  Select List of Dynasties and Rulers  Select List of Political Parties and Governments since 1918  Selected Further Reading in English.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019446944087,"sku":"9781137611864","price":24.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781137611864.jpg?v=1750780296","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-low-countries-9781137611864","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}