Frank van Kolfschooten

The Port of Rotterdam has served as a vital hub for European trade and industry for centuries, growing from a modest river settlement into the largest port in Europe.

€ 16,95

All About NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has shaped international security and transatlantic relations since 1949.

€ 16,95

All About Sarajevo

Sarajevo is a city where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern European influences meet, shaped by centuries of cultural exchange and a complex twentieth-century history.

€ 16,95

All About the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal stands as one of the most significant engineering achievements in modern history, reshaping global trade and maritime travel since its completion.

€ 16,95

All About the Marshall Plan

In 1945, Europe lay in ruins, its economies shattered and its people facing hunger and uncertainty.

€ 16,95

All About Dutch Polders

Polders are areas of land reclaimed from lakes, rivers and the sea, made possible through a long history of dikes, drainage systems and water management.

€ 16,95

All About the Bijlmer Disaster

On 4 October 1992, a Boeing 747 cargo plane operated by El Al crashed into the Bijlmermeer apartment complex in Amsterdam, killing dozens of people and leaving lasting scars on the city and its.

€ 16,95

All About the Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project brought together scientists, engineers, and military leaders in a race to develop the first atomic weapon during the Second World War.

€ 16,95

All About the Iron Curtain

For more than four decades, a heavily fortified border divided Europe into two political and ideological blocs.

€ 16,95

All About the Berlin Wall

For nearly three decades, the Berlin Wall stood as one of the most visible symbols of the Cold War, dividing a city and a country into two opposing worlds.

€ 16,95

All About the Cold War

The Cold War shaped global politics for more than four decades, as two superpowers competed for influence without ever engaging in direct armed conflict.

€ 16,95

All About the 1953 Flood Disaster

In the night of 31 January to 1 February 1953, a severe storm surge broke through dikes in the southwestern Netherlands, leading to the country's deadliest flood disaster of the twentieth century.

€ 16,95

Alles over het Teutoburgerwoud

Dit boek behandelt de historische veldslag in het Teutoburgerwoud in het jaar 9 na Christus. Germaanse stammen versloegen drie Romeinse legioenen, wat de geschiedenis van Europa blijvend veranderde.

€ 16,95

All About Japan

This book offers a clear introduction to Japanese history, social customs and cultural traditions up to the modern day.

€ 16,95

Amsterdam Beneath the Surface

Beneath Amsterdam's familiar streets and waterways lies a lesser-known network of tunnels, underground canals, and centuries-old cellars that shaped the city's development.

€ 16,95

Alles over Oost-Friesland

Dit boek biedt een breed en informatief overzicht van Oost-Friesland, een regio met een eigen karakter, maritieme geschiedenis en unieke cultuur.

€ 16,95

All About the Middle Ages

The Middle Ages span roughly a thousand years, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance.

€ 17,95

Onbekend Vianen

Vianen is een stad met een geschiedenis die verder reikt dan de gemiddelde voorbijganger vermoedt.

€ 16,95

All About Guinea

Guinea is a West African nation known for its diverse landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and complex history.

€ 25,54

Onbekend Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven staat bekend als zilverstad, maar achter de bekende gevelwanden en het vertrouwde straatbeeld gaat een geschiedenis schuil die minder vaak wordt verteld.

€ 16,95

All About Brazil

Brazil is a country of vast geography, diverse peoples, and a history shaped by indigenous traditions, colonization, and waves of immigration.

€ 16,95

Het Oude Rome

Dit boek vertelt het verhaal van Rome: van een bescheiden nederzetting aan de Tiber tot een rijk dat delen van drie continenten omvatte.

€ 16,95

All About Kuwait

Kuwait is a small nation with a long history, shaped by its position on the Arabian Gulf and its development from a trading port into a modern state.

€ 16,95

All About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a West African nation shaped by centuries of trade, colonial rule, civil conflict, and cultural resilience.

€ 24,48

Discovering Colombia

Colombia is a country of striking diversity, shaped by centuries of indigenous heritage, Spanish colonization, and a rich blend of regional traditions.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Bolsward

Dit boek toont verborgen geschiedenis en vergeten verhalen van Bolsward. De tekst is geheel door kunstmatige intelligentie gegenereerd en niet door een specialist geverifieerd.

€ 16,95

All About Chad

Chad is a landlocked country in central Africa, shaped by the Sahara Desert to the north, the Sahel at its center, and savannas to the south.

€ 20,43

Dikes, Mills and Water Management

The Netherlands owes much of its existence to a long and continuing struggle against water.

€ 16,95

Ontdek de Bronstijd

De Bronstijd markeert een periode waarin mensen leerden metalen te bewerken en daarmee handel, samenlevingen en technologie ingrijpend veranderden.

€ 16,95

All About Mozambique

Mozambique is a country shaped by centuries of trade, colonization, and resilience, with a culture that reflects African, Arab, and Portuguese influences.

€ 26,46

De Fascinerende Wereld van het Oude Egypte

Het Oude Egypte behoort tot de bekendste beschavingen uit de menselijke geschiedenis, met een geschiedenis die duizenden jaren beslaat.

€ 16,95

All About the Incas

The Inca Empire once stretched across the Andes, uniting diverse peoples under a single administration long before European contact.

€ 16,95

All About Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a small West African nation with a layered history shaped by Portuguese colonization, a long independence struggle, and decades of political and social change since 1974.

€ 22,53

All About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial rule, and a complex path to independence.

€ 26,25

Understanding the Renaissance

The Renaissance marked a period of profound change in European art, thought, and science, as new ideas about humanity, knowledge, and representation took shape across Italy and beyond.

€ 16,95

Peter Franken

Het jodendom

€ 18,50

The Golden Age Revisited

The Dutch Golden Age of the seventeenth century produced a body of art, science and commerce that continues to influence the modern world.

€ 16,95

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China stands as one of history's most ambitious construction projects, built and rebuilt across more than two thousand years by successive dynasties seeking to secure their borders.

€ 16,95

The Hidden History of Spies

Espionage has shaped the outcome of wars, the rise and fall of empires, and the balance of power between nations for centuries.

€ 16,95

All About Burundi

Burundi is a small East African country shaped by centuries of tradition, colonial upheaval, and resilience.

€ 16,95

Onbekend IJsselstein

IJsselstein is een stad die veel mensen kennen van de molens, de historische binnenstad en de ligging aan de Hollandse IJssel.

€ 16,95

All About the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates that has developed from a group of small trading and pearling communities into a modern nation with a prominent role in regional and global.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Sneek

Ontdek de onbekende kanten van Sneek met dit boek vol verhalen, gebeurtenissen en plekken die u normaal gesproken mist.

€ 16,95

The History of the Silk Road

The Silk Road was not a single road but a shifting network of routes that linked East Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe for centuries.

€ 16,95

Tracing Your Family History

Every family carries a history of names, places, and stories waiting to be traced.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Gorinchem

Ontdek de verborgen geschiedenis van Gorinchem aan de hand van vergeten verhalen, plekken en gebeurtenissen.

€ 16,95

The History of Espionage

Espionage has shaped the outcomes of wars, the fates of nations, and the course of diplomacy for thousands of years.

€ 16,95

Zeemythen

Van de zingende sirenen uit de Griekse mythologie tot de angstaanjagende Kraken uit Scandinavische verhalen: al eeuwenlang bevolken bijzondere wezens en gebeurtenissen de verhalen over de zee.

€ 16,95

The Rise of the Consumer Society

Over the past two centuries, everyday life in much of the world has been reshaped by the growth of consumer culture.

€ 16,95

Nordic Mythology Retold

Nordic mythology is one of the richest storytelling traditions of the ancient world, shaped by the Norse peoples of Scandinavia over many centuries.

€ 17,95

De Fascinerende Wereld van het Oude Rome

Het Romeinse Rijk behoort tot de meest invloedrijke beschavingen uit de geschiedenis, met sporen die tot op de dag van vandaag zichtbaar zijn in recht, taal en architectuur.

€ 16,95

The Delta Works

In 1953, a catastrophic flood struck the Netherlands, killing over 1,800 people and prompting one of the most ambitious engineering responses in modern history.

€ 16,95

All About Congo-Brazzaville

The Republic of Congo, often called Congo-Brazzaville, is a Central African nation shaped by centuries of trade, colonial rule, and a distinct path toward independence and modern statehood.

€ 16,95

All About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country shaped by centuries of shifting empires, diverse religious traditions, and a complex modern history.

€ 16,95

All About Latvia

Latvia is a Baltic nation with a distinct history, language, and cultural identity shaped by centuries of shifting borders and influences.

€ 16,95

The Persian Empire

The Persian Empire was one of the ancient world's largest and most influential states, stretching from the Indus Valley to the shores of the Mediterranean.

€ 16,95

The Suez Canal

The Suez Canal is one of the most consequential engineering projects in modern history, a waterway that altered global trade routes and drew the attention of empires, financiers, and engineers alike.

€ 16,95

All About Algeria

Algeria is a country shaped by centuries of shifting rule, from ancient Berber kingdoms and Roman settlements to Ottoman governance and French colonization, culminating in a hard-won independence in.

€ 16,95

Tea as a Ritual

Tea has accompanied human culture for thousands of years, evolving from a simple beverage into a practice of attention and ritual.

€ 16,95

Chernobyl

On April 26, 1986, a routine safety test at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant went catastrophically wrong, triggering an explosion that released radioactive material across large parts of Europe.

€ 16,95

Het Fascinerende Verhaal van de Piramides

De piramides van Egypte behoren tot de bekendste bouwwerken ter wereld en roepen al eeuwenlang vragen op over hun ontstaan en functie.

€ 16,95

Oude Uitvindingen

Van het wiel tot het schrift, van waterleidingen tot mechanische rekenmachines: uitvindingen uit vroegere tijden vormen de basis van veel dingen die we vandaag de dag vanzelfsprekend vinden.

€ 16,95

All About Senegal

Senegal is a West African nation shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange, and this book offers a clear, structured introduction to its story.

€ 20,73

De Fascinerende Wereld van het Wilde Westen

Het Wilde Westen vormt een van de meest tot de verbeelding sprekende periodes uit de Amerikaanse geschiedenis, een tijdperk waarin pioniers, cowboys en goudzoekers de grenzen van een groeiend land.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Grave

Dit boek belicht de geschiedenis van onbekende oorlogsgraven en de verhalen achter deze vergeten plekken.

€ 16,95

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World introduces you to the monuments that early historians considered the most remarkable achievements of their time.

€ 16,95

All About William of Orange

William of Orange, known in the Netherlands as Willem van Oranje, played a central role in the revolt against Spanish rule and in the early formation of the Dutch state.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Enkhuizen

Dit boek onthult de minder bekende geschiedenis van Enkhuizen via vergeten plekken en gebeurtenissen.

€ 16,95

The History of the Hunebedden

Scattered across the northern Netherlands, the hunebedden are among the oldest surviving structures built by human hands in the region.

€ 16,95

Discovering Liverpool

Liverpool is a city shaped by trade, migration, music, and resilience, and this book offers a clear, structured introduction to its development over time.

€ 18,65

All About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is a small Central African nation with a distinctive history shaped by Spanish colonization, oil wealth, and a diverse cultural heritage spanning the mainland and island territories.

€ 16,95

All About Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was one of the most inventive engineers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and his work on alternating current, wireless transmission, and electromagnetic technology.

€ 16,95

The Culture of Zeeland

Zeeland, the southwestern province of the Netherlands, has long been shaped by its relationship with water, land reclamation, and a distinct regional identity.

€ 16,95

Discovering Poland

Poland is a country shaped by centuries of shifting borders, resilience, and cultural exchange, and this book offers a clear introduction to its story.

€ 16,95

All About Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician whose work helped establish the foundations of modern science.

€ 16,95

Het Fascinerende Verhaal van Zuid-Korea

Zuid-Korea is een land met een lange geschiedenis en een opmerkelijke ontwikkeling: van een agrarisch koninkrijk tot een van de meest technologisch geavanceerde landen ter wereld.

€ 16,95

The Battle for the North Sea

The North Sea has long been a meeting point of commerce, conflict, and resource extraction, shaping the fortunes of the nations that surround it.

€ 16,95

The Crusades Explained

The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought between the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, shaping relations between Christian Europe and the Islamic world for generations.

€ 16,95

Women Who Made History

Throughout history, women have shaped politics, science, art, and social change, often against considerable odds and with limited recognition at the time.

€ 16,95

All About Angola

Angola is a country shaped by centuries of trade, colonization, conflict, and recovery, with a cultural identity drawn from diverse regional and ethnic traditions.

€ 16,95

The Marshall Plan and the Reconstruction of Europe

In 1948, with much of Europe still in ruins after the Second World War, the United States launched an unprecedented program of economic assistance known as the Marshall Plan.

€ 16,95

De Fascinerende Wereld van Piraten

Piraten hebben eeuwenlang de verbeelding geprikkeld en zijn onderdeel van een rijke maritieme geschiedenis.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Schiedam

Ontdek de verborgen geschiedenis van Schiedam langs vergeten plekken en gebeurtenissen. Dit toegankelijke boek biedt een nieuw perspectief op de jeneverstad.

€ 15,95

Onbekend Wageningen

Ontdek de onbekende kanten van Wageningen, van verdwenen gebouwen tot vergeten gebruiken, beschreven met behulp van kunstmatige intelligentie.

€ 15,95

The Hidden World of Submarines

Submarines occupy a distinctive place among human inventions, combining military strategy, scientific inquiry, and the challenge of exploring an environment hostile to human life.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Coevorden

Dit boek belicht de onbekende geschiedenis van Coevorden door de eeuwen heen aan de hand van minder bekende plekken en gebeurtenissen.

€ 16,95

Verbazingwekkende Feiten over Mythologie

Mythologie vertelt hoe mensen door de eeuwen heen betekenis gaven aan de wereld om hen heen, van scheppingsverhalen tot verklaringen voor natuurverschijnselen.

€ 16,95

All About South Africa

South Africa is a country shaped by diverse landscapes, complex history, and a rich mixture of cultures and traditions.

€ 18,10

Onbekend Vollenhove

Dit boek biedt een toegankelijke kennismaking met de rijke geschiedenis van Vollenhove, van bisschopsstad tot hedendaagse stad.

€ 16,95

The World of Secret Societies

Throughout history, small groups have organized themselves around shared secrets, distinctive rituals, and carefully guarded knowledge, often shaping politics, religion, and culture from behind.

€ 16,95

All About Ukraine

Ukraine is a country with a long and layered history, a distinct culture, and a population whose experiences have often been shaped by its position between larger powers.

€ 16,95

All About the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest and most geographically varied countries in Africa, home to vast rainforests, the Congo River, and a long and complex history.

€ 22,97

Onbekend Appingedam

Ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van Appingedam buiten de bekende bezienswaardigheden. Dit boek onthult vergeten verhalen over de ontwikkeling van het stadje.

€ 16,95

All About Dutch Monasteries

Monasteries have played a significant role in the religious, cultural, and economic history of the Netherlands for centuries.

€ 16,95

Discovering Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the world's oldest nations, with a recorded history stretching back thousands of years and a cultural heritage that remains very much alive today.

€ 17,95

All About Cameroon

Cameroon is a country of remarkable diversity, shaped by more than two hundred ethnic groups, a layered colonial history, and a landscape that shifts from coastal plains to highlands and savanna.

€ 20,99

All About Dominica

Dominica, often called the Nature Island of the Caribbean, is known for its volcanic peaks, rainforests, and long-standing Kalinago heritage.

€ 16,95

De Azteken

De Azteken vormden een van de meest invloedrijke beschavingen van Midden-Amerika, met Tenochtitlan als bruisend middelpunt van handel, religie en bestuur.

€ 16,95

All About the Space Race

The Space Race was a decades-long contest between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve dominance in spaceflight, driven by Cold War rivalry and the pursuit of technological and political.

€ 16,95

All About Qatar

Qatar is a small peninsula nation on the Arabian Gulf whose history, culture, and society have developed through centuries of trade, tradition, and rapid modern change.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Steenwijk

Dit boek brengt vergeten verhalen van het historische Steenwijk voor het voetlicht. Ontdek onbekende plekken en gebeurtenissen die de stad eeuwenlang vormden.

€ 16,95

Discovering Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan sits at the heart of Central Asia, where centuries of trade, conquest, and cultural exchange along the Silk Road have shaped a nation of remarkable depth.

€ 16,95

All About Liberia

Liberia holds a distinctive place in African history as a nation founded by freed slaves and shaped by a complex blend of indigenous traditions and settler influence.

€ 25,18

The Culture of Noord-Holland

Noord-Holland is a Dutch province shaped by centuries of maritime trade, agriculture, and artistic achievement, and this book examines the traditions and heritage that define its cultural identity.

€ 16,95

All About Lithuania

Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic States, a country with a history shaped by medieval power, foreign rule, and a modern path to independence.

€ 16,95

All About Zambia

Zambia is a landlocked nation in southern Africa, shaped by centuries of migration, colonial rule, and a distinctive path to independence.

€ 19,53

Middeleeuwse Ridders

Ridders vormden eeuwenlang een centrale kracht in de middeleeuwse samenleving, zowel op het slagveld als binnen het maatschappelijke bestel.

€ 16,95

Discovering India

India is a vast and layered country, shaped by thousands of years of history, religious diversity, and cultural exchange.

€ 16,95

The Life of the Samurai

For centuries, the samurai served as warriors, administrators, and cultural figures in Japan, shaping the political and social structures of their time.

€ 16,95

All About Togo

Togo is a narrow West African nation stretching from the Gulf of Guinea to the Sahel, home to more than forty ethnic groups and a history of kingdoms, colonial rule, and independence.

€ 22,66

Discovering Birmingham

Birmingham has grown from a small market town into one of England's most significant urban centres, shaped by industry, trade, migration and reinvention.

€ 18,83

Ontdek de Griekse Helden

De Griekse mythologie kent een rijke reeks helden, van Herakles en zijn twaalf werken tot Perseus, Theseus en Odysseus.

€ 16,95

How the Netherlands Manages Water

The Netherlands has spent centuries developing methods to control water, from medieval dikes to modern storm surge barriers.

€ 16,95

All About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa with a history shaped by powerful pre-colonial kingdoms, French colonial rule, and decades of political change since independence.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Meppel

Dit boek toont de lange geschiedenis van Meppel aan de hand van minder bekende verhalen en plekken. Het biedt een overzicht van gebeurtenissen, gebouwen en invloedrijke personen door de eeuwen heen.

€ 16,95

All About Mauritania

Mauritania is a country shaped by the meeting of the Sahara and the Atlantic coast, home to a rich blend of Arab-Berber and West African traditions.

€ 18,53

All About Haiti

Haiti is a nation with a distinctive history, marked by the first successful uprising of enslaved people that led to independence, and a culture shaped by African, French, and Caribbean influences.

€ 16,95

De Steentijd

De steentijd beslaat het langste hoofdstuk uit de menselijke geschiedenis, een periode waarin onze voorouders de basis legden voor alles wat later zou komen.

€ 16,95

The Secrets of Area 51

Area 51 is a remote United States Air Force facility in the Nevada desert that has served for decades as a testing ground for advanced aircraft and military technology.

€ 16,95

All About Slovakia

Slovakia is a Central European country with a layered history, a distinct cultural identity, and a society shaped by centuries of change.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Hellevoetsluis

Ontdek de minder belichte geschiedenis van vestingstad Hellevoetsluis met vergeten gebouwen en bijzondere bewoners.

€ 15,95

All About Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential figures in the history of science, and this book offers a clear, accessible account of his life and work.

€ 16,95

Het Oude Griekenland

Het oude Griekenland vormde met zijn stadstaten, denkers en verhalen de basis voor veel ideeën die tot op vandaag doorwerken in de westerse cultuur.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Blokzijl

Dit boek belicht de rijke geschiedenis van het havenstadje Blokzijl, van bloeiende handel tot latere terugval.

€ 16,95

The Inca Empire

The Inca Empire, known to its own people as Tawantinsuyu, was one of the largest political structures in the pre-Columbian Americas, stretching along the western coast of South America at its height.

€ 16,95

Ontdek de Vikingen

De Vikingen roepen al eeuwen de verbeelding op, maar wie waren zij werkelijk en hoe leefden zij buiten de bekende verhalen om?

€ 16,95

Dutch Shipbuilding

For centuries, Dutch shipbuilders shaped the vessels that carried trade, exploration, and warfare across the globe.

€ 16,95

All About Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast, known officially as Cote d'Ivoire, is a West African nation with a rich and varied history, a diverse population, and a significant role in the region's economy and culture.

€ 20,75

The French Revolution Explained

The French Revolution reshaped the political landscape of Europe and left a lasting mark on modern ideas about government, rights, and citizenship.

€ 16,95

All About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest sovereign states, yet its history, culture, and institutions carry an influence that extends well beyond its size.

€ 16,95

All About Dwarves and Gnomes

Dwarves and gnomes populate the folklore of many cultures, appearing as skilled craftsmen, guardians of underground treasures, or quiet protectors of house and garden.

€ 16,95

All About the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a nation shaped by centuries of political change, cultural development, and regional diversity.

€ 16,95

Mysteries from the Distant Past

This book examines fascinating archaeological sites and historical mysteries, weighing the current evidence and the interpretations experts propose.

€ 16,95

The Strangest Jobs from the Past

Throughout history, ordinary people have earned their living in ways that seem unfamiliar or even puzzling today.

€ 16,95

The Vikings: More Than Raiders

For centuries, the popular image of the Vikings has centered on raids, longships, and conquest.

€ 16,95

Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out to Be True

Throughout history, some theories dismissed as paranoid or fringe have later been confirmed by declassified documents, court records, and official investigations.

€ 16,95

Onbekend Hattem

Dit boek belicht minder bekende plekken, verhalen en gebeurtenissen uit de rijke geschiedenis van Hattem.

€ 16,95

All About Honduras

Honduras is a country in Central America shaped by centuries of indigenous heritage, colonial history, and cultural change.

€ 16,95

Het Fascinerende Verhaal van de Goudkoorts

Dit boek behandelt de geschiedenis van de goudkoorts, een periode waarin de ontdekking van goud grote groepen mensen in beweging bracht.

€ 16,95

All About the Somali

The Somali people have a long and distinctive history shaped by trade, pastoral tradition, and a shared language and culture that unites communities across the Horn of Africa and beyond.

€ 16,95