The Familial State
Author | : Julia Adams |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0801433088 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780801433085 |
Rating | : 4/5 (085 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Familial State by : Julia Adams
Download or read book The Familial State written by Julia Adams and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 17th century was called the Dutch 'Golden Age'. Over the course of 80 years, the tiny United Provinces of the Netherlands overthrew Spanish rule and became Europe's dominant power. In this book, Julia Adams explores the role that Holland's great families played in this dramatic history.