Amsterdam : a history of the world's most liberal city /
By: Shorto, Russell
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BookPublisher: London : Little, Brown, c2013.Description: 357 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781408703489; 0385534574Subject(s): Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- History | Liberalism -- Netherlands -- Amsterdam -- History | Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- History | Liberalism -- Amsterdam (Netherlands) -- HistoryDDC classification: 949.2/352
Summary:
Traces the history and evolution of Amsterdam, portraying the constant battle to keep the sea at bay, its liberalism and tolerance, and place as home to both religious dissidents and radical thinkers, as well as the first great global corporation.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 949.2352 SH AM (Browse shelf) | Available | T0033488 |
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Map on endpaper.
Traces the history and evolution of Amsterdam, portraying the constant battle to keep the sea at bay, its liberalism and tolerance, and place as home to both religious dissidents and radical thinkers, as well as the first great global corporation.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-343) and index.
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