By Arend H. Huussen Jr.
The Netherlands, usually yet erroneously known as Holland, is without doubt one of the so much densely populated nations on the planet. long ago few a long time, it's been present process many alterations made attainable by means of its dynamic and fast-moving political panorama. It has shifted from fierce nationalism towards a self-image of tolerance and permissiveness: the nationwide identification and self-consciousness has slowly eroded via decolonization and immigration. regrettably, numerous murders of popular, debatable politicians have began yet one more shift clear of tolerance, and financial stagnation has bred pessimism. still, regardless of many trials and tribulations, there was actual development, and the Dutch have probably performed a greater activity of coming to phrases with their barriers than many others within the world.The moment version of the historic Dictionary of the Netherlands includes greater than seven-hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on person themes spanning the Netherlands' political, financial, and social approach in addition to brief biographies on very important figures who've formed the Netherlands' heritage. Supplementing the entries are an inventory of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, an advent, appendixes, and a bibliography, making this an exceptional fast reference at the Netherlands.
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Historical Dictionary of the Netherlands (Historical Dictionaries of Europe)
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Although William had to accept the status quo, he did not formally accept the independence of a Belgian kingdom until the 1839 Treaty of London. BELGIUM, RELATIONS WITH. Contacts between the Netherlands and Belgium are very close, especially with Flanders because of the common Dutch language. The 1946 cultural agreement, for instance, was the start of mutual consultations about spelling, since 1980 organized by the Nederlandse Taalunie (Dutch Language Union—as of 2004 also with Surinam). Since World War II, political and economic relations have also been intensified, within the frameworks of the Benelux (with Luxembourg) and the European Union (EU).
ANTWERP. The (now Belgian) city of Antwerp was endowed with autonomy by the Duke of Brabant in the 12th century. Because of its advantageous location on the river Scheldt, the town was already an important center of trade and commercial activities in the Middle Ages. During the 16th century, Antwerp was the main center of finance and commerce in western Europe, where merchants from several countries such as England, Spain, and Portugal had branches and storehouses. During the Revolt of the Netherlands against their sovereign, King Philip II, Antwerp became rebellious, but the city remained part of the Spanish Southern Netherlands because it was reconquered by Alexander Farnese, Prince (later Duke) of Parma (1545–1592).
Anarchist tendencies are still present in the squatting movement. ANDRIESSEN, FRANS (FRANSISCUS HENRICUS JOHANNES JOZEF) (1929– ). Politician. Frans Andriessen studied law at the University of Utrecht and became a specialist in public housing problems. As a member of the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP, Catholic People’s Party), Andriessen was elected to Parliament in 1967. After 10 years, he was appointed minister of finance in the first cabinet of Prime Minister Dries van Agt. qxd 4/25/07 2:24 PM Page 9 ANTIREVOLUTIONAIRE PARTIJ • 9 sion of the European Union (EU), Andriessen served under Gaston Thorn (1981–1985) and then under Jacques Delors (1985–1992).