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  Discovering the Dutch

  On Culture and Society of the Netherlands. Third, revised edition

  What do you need to know about the Netherlands? The third edition of Discovering the Dutch explores the urgent question of Dutch identity through a rich tapestry of themes that span culture, history, geography, and society. From the legendary William of Orange to today’s populist movements, from sea power to innovative water management, from pillarization to postcolonial diversity, and from the timeless paintings of Rembrandt to the vibrant pulse of contemporary literature, this volume unveils the...

  Engels | 416 pagina's (ePub2) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Edwin Hoogschagen Fokker C.11w

  The sturdy Fokker C.XIw was designed and built for service in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Development started in early 1934. The biplane scout was the first Dutch aircraft which could be catapult launched. At that time, a new flagship for the Netherlands East Indies Squadron was under construction and would receive a Heinkel K 8 catapult. Fifteen aircraft were ordered and served as long-range reconnaissance for the fleet from 1936 to 1942. It was mainly operated in the Netherlands Indies and stationed...

  Engels | 56 pagina's (ePub2, 19 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Jantinus Mulder S-class destroyer Piet Hein ex HMS Serapis

  Ordered by the Royal Navy in 1941, the destroyers of the 5th Emergency Flotilla became known as S-class and served as fleet and convoy escorts in World War II. In the last months of the war, three were transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy for service in the Far East. HMS Serapis was renamed HNLMS Piet Hein and served in the Indonesian War of Independence and saw action in the Korean War. She was sold for scrap in 1962. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

  Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 22 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  The Dutch Sherlock

  Forty Years of Detective Work by the Famous Dutch Forensic Pioneer Co van Ledden Hulsebosch

  In the beginning of the 20th century, inspired by the Sherlock Holmes novels of Arthur Conan Doyle, scientists began to make their appearance at the crime scene. It was quickly discovered that studying the ‘silent witnesses’, crime-related physical evidence and traces, could provide a wealth of information. In many countries pioneers started to shape this new science area by formulating key principles and introducing novel methods and instrumentation. In the Netherlands, Co van Ledden Hulsebosch...

  Engels | 368 pagina's (ePub2) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Arne Zuidhoek Normandie

  Her novel design and lavish interiors led many to consider her the greatest of ocean liners. Despite this, Normandie was not a commercial success. During service the flagship of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, made 139 westbound transatlantic crossings and held the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing at several points during her service career. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

  Engels | 48 pagina's (ePub2, 36 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Bert Lamers SS Australis

  The ss 'Australis' was a well known ocean liner which entered service in 1940 as the ss 'America' for the United States Lines. The ship was sold to the Greek Chandris Lines in 1964 and served until 1977 very succesfully on the route Western-Europe-Australia-New Zealand. Later the route became a full round-the-world-service. After her Australian period the liner sailed under the names of 'America' (for the third time), 'Italis', 'Noga', 'Alferdoss' and finally 'American Star'. In this volume of Liners...

  Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 43 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Bert Lamers America

  The s.s. 'America' was an ocean liner which entered service in 1940 for the United States Lines. She was designed by the famous naval architect William Francis Gibbs. In the 54 years between her introduction and her wrecking in 1994, she had eight different owners (of which one twice) and sailed under the names of 'America' (carrying this name three different times), 'West Point', 'Australis', 'Italis', 'Noga', 'Alferdoss' and 'American Star'. She served most in passenger service as s.s. 'America'...

  Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 29 MB) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024

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  Igo van Bohemen | Petra van Bohemen Van Bohemen

  spraakmakende verhalen van tien generaties boeren (1558-2024)

  Non-fictie

  Nederlands | 248 pagina's | Walburg Pers, Zutphen | 2024

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