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Subtitled "How England Plundered Holland's Glory". A fascinating exploration of competition and assimilation between England and the Netherlands during the 17th century.
Synopsis
A fascinating exploration of the relationship of competition and assimilation between England and the Netherlands during the 17th century, revealing how Dutch tolerance, resilience and commercial acumen effectively conquered England by permanently reshaping the intellectual landscape long before Dutch monarchs sat on the English throne.