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Past of the Netherlands' appears in a completely new edition. Every generation asks different questions about the past. Every generation acquires new insights. The Past of the Netherlands' is a history for enthusiasts and professionals, appropriate for the twenty-first century. It is the story of prehistory up to and including the corona crisis, of the Eighty Years' War up to and including the rise of the welfare state, of Rembrandt up to and including Karel Appel. The Netherlands' past, full of facts, data, anecdotes and analyses, offers a new view of history, sometimes sobering, but always surprising. At the same time it is a compelling and fascinating story, chapter after chapter, written by an enthusiastic and unique collaboration of five exceptional historians. This richly illustrated book has been completely revised, expanded and updated for this new edition.