Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'A powerful work offering profound insights into the historical development of the Netherlands, presenting a panoramic story of the people in the ''Low Countries.'' What future awaits the small nation that once achieved such monumental success?深刻洞察荷兰历史发展的力作，全景式呈现'低地'上人民的故事。昔日创造宏伟业绩的小国荷兰，将迈向何种未来？This book offers an in-depth exploration of Dutch history, tracing its development from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the Netherlands’ remarkable role in social transformation, addressing key contemporary issues such as the welfare state, the environment, and socialized healthcare. Through a modern lens, it vividly portrays the geography, economy, politics, and society of the Netherlands.Organized chronologically, the chapters trace Dutch history and cultural evolution from the Ice Age through the post-Cold War period. The supplementary sections include lively biographical sketches of pivotal figures in Dutch history, while the bibliography provides valuable resources for further research. Offering a comprehensive and contemporary perspective, this indispensable work provides readers with a deep understanding of the Netherlands’ evolution across its long history.这本书是一部深入梳理荷兰历史的作品，强调从古代到现代的发展轨迹。突出荷兰在社会变革中的卓越地位，涉及福利国家、环境、社会化医疗等议题。本书通过现代视角，生动呈现荷兰的地理、经济、政治和社会面貌。各章按时间顺序排列，追溯从冰河时代到冷战后的荷兰历史和文化演变。辅文部分，生动的人物传记简要介绍了荷兰历史上的关键人物，而参考文献则为研究者提供了深入了解的资源。这本书以全面而现代的视角，使读者深刻理解荷兰在漫长历史中的演变，是一部不可多得的作品。Mark T. Hooker is a visiting scholar at Indiana University in the United States. He has served as a linguist and foreign area specialist in the U.S. Armed Forces and also held a civilian position at the U.S. Department of Defense. He is the author of The Military Uses of Literature and Customs and Manners of the Netherlands.马克·T. 胡克（Mark T. Hooker），美国印第安纳大学访问学者，曾在美国武装部队中担任语言学家和外国地区专家，同时还在美国国防部担任过文职，著有《文学的军事用途》《荷兰的风俗与礼仪》。
