This Netherlands guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Netherlands travel guidebook is printed on paper from ......
This book opens a window onto a fascinating and understudied aspect of the visual, material, intellectual, and cultural history of seventeenth-century Amsterdam: the role played by its inns and taverns, specifically the doolhoven. Doolhoven were a type of labyrinth unique to early modern Amsterdam. Offering guest lodgings, these licensed public ......
A skilfully written account of the battle, recapturing the drama of four days from 17 to 21 September 1944. Relates the terrible cost of landing on top of a Panzer Corps, by evil coincidence 'resting' nearby, and unknown to Intelligence. Details the exploits of Colonel Frost and his band of 600. This account also focuses on the Dutch perspective.
'Soul of' travel guides are ideal for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.
Discover the historic location of Rembrandt's famous "Night Watch," the origin of the invention of cognac; homage to prostitutes; decypher facade stones; make love quite legally in the open air; visit magnificent interior courtyards; ski in the heart of the town, or become an adept of "boat-in" - the Amsterdam version of drive-in - and eat a ......
This study examines the close cultural, economic, and military relationship between the Russian Empire and the Netherlands in the early modern period. The author argues that the Netherlands had an outsized impact on Russia's early development into a powerful state.
Pocket Rough Guide Amsterdam Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. Entertaining, informative and stylish pocket guide, now with free eBook. Discover the best of Amsterdam with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for ......
The U.S. Eighth Air Force's Battle Over Holland, August 19, 1943
On August 19, 1943, two days after the famous Schweinfurt-Regensburg raid, bombers and fighters of the U.S. Eighth Air Force launched attacks against German airfields in Holland - a mission they thought would be easy, a so-called milk run, but it proved to be anything but.
Insight Guides The Netherlands Let us guide you on every step of your travels... Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to the Netherlands is all you need to plan your perfect trip, ......
Gesina ter Borch (1631-1690) was a Dutch watercolourist and draughtswoman whose work survives primarily in the form of three albums of watercolours and calligraphy, now held at the Rijksmuseum. Despite the fact that her oeuvre is securely attributed and thoroughly catalogued, Ter Borch has surprisingly never been the subject of a dedicated ......
What is the secret of Dutch Soccer? How can a nation of about 16 million inhabitants regularly produce world-class players like Cruyff, Haan, van Basten, Rijkaard, van Nistelrooy, van der Sar, van Bommel, Robben and van Persie and world-class coaches like Michels, Cruyff, Beenakker, Advocaat, Stevens and van Marwijk? What lies behind the ......
Major Digby Tatham Warter, the major who fought at Arnhem with umbrella and bowler hat, led a remarkable life. Known for his eccentric nature and bravery in battle, he played a prominent part in the ill-fated Operation Market Garden. Escaping from captivity, he devised a miraculous withdrawal through enemy lines before moving to Kenya.
Explore vibrant Amsterdam, the `Venice of the North', with this handy, pop-up map. This genuinely pocket-sized Amsterdam map includes 2 PopOut maps - a street map of central Amsterdam, a map of historic Amsterdam as well as a map of the museum district and a transport map. Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference.