The Netherlands

A country of polders, rivers, and lakes, the Netherlands is known for its ingenious and successful land reclamation projects. The modern Dutch people, descendants of various Germanic groups, are proud of their long history and clever inventions. From the turbulence of the Reformation to the prosperity of the country’s Golden Age, from traditional delft porcelain to the masterpieces of Rembrandt, and from cosmopolitan Amsterdam to the agricultural provinces of the north, this book takes a look at the beautiful lowlands of windmills and tulips.