Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City

Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City
ISBN-10
0307743756
ISBN-13
9780307743756
Series
Amsterdam
Category
History
Pages
357
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Vintage
Author
Russell Shorto

Description

A historical portrait of the Netherlands capital and the ideas that make it unique explores the ongoing efforts of its citizens to navigate its seaside challenges and democratic philosophies, revealing how the liberal ideals that evolved there throughout time have had a profound influence and are being compromised in today's world.

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