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The Mongol Empire emerged in the early thirteenth century and grew into the largest contiguous land empire in history, stretching from the Pacific coast to the edges of Europe.

€ 16,95

All About the Orient Express

The Orient Express has represented luxury rail travel since the late nineteenth century, connecting Western Europe with Istanbul and capturing the imagination of travelers and writers alike.

€ 16,95

All About Gladiators

Gladiatorial combat stood at the center of public entertainment in ancient Rome for centuries.

€ 16,95

All About the Colosseum

The Colosseum has stood at the center of Rome for nearly two thousand years, serving as a symbol of ancient engineering and public life.

€ 16,95

All About Eritrea

Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa shaped by ancient trade routes, colonial rule, a long struggle for independence, and a rich mix of cultures and languages.

€ 16,95

All About the Port of Rotterdam

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 Dutch Design

Dutch design has shaped the way we experience furniture, graphic communication, architecture, and product innovation for more than a century.

€ 16,95

Sally Grant

The Works: Claude Monet

€ 24,99

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 Art Deco

Art Deco emerged in the early twentieth century as one of the most distinctive design movements of its time, shaping architecture, furniture, fashion, and graphic design across the world.

€ 16,95

All About Expressionism

Expressionism emerged in the early twentieth century as artists sought to convey inner emotion and psychological states rather than simply record outward appearances.

€ 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 Impressionism

Impressionism emerged in France during the 1860s and 1870s, challenging established conventions of academic painting and changing how artists approached light, color, and everyday subject matter.

€ 16,95

All About Street Art as an Art Form

Street art has grown from an underground practice into a recognized and widely discussed art form.

€ 16,95

All About Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau emerged in the late nineteenth century as a distinctive artistic movement that shaped architecture, design, and the visual arts across Europe and beyond.

€ 16,95

All About Michelangelo

Michelangelo Buonarroti remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art, known for his work as a sculptor, painter, and architect during the Italian Renaissance.

€ 16,95

All About Surrealism

Surrealism emerged in the early twentieth century as an artistic and literary movement dedicated to exploring the unconscious mind, dreams, and the unexpected connections between everyday objects and.

€ 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

Freng

Tussen voorzijde en achterkant

€ 22,99

All About Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the most closely studied figures of the Renaissance, admired for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.

€ 16,95

All About Pop Art

Pop Art emerged in the mid twentieth century as artists turned to advertising, comic strips, and mass production for inspiration, transforming everyday consumer imagery into fine art.

€ 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 Rembrandt's Etchings

Rembrandt van Rijn's etchings occupy a central place in the history of printmaking, revealing a side of his artistry distinct from his paintings.

€ 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

Getting Started with Art History

Art history covers thousands of years of human creativity, from ancient cave paintings to contemporary installations, and this book offers a clear introduction to the subject.

€ 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

Airport Architecture

Every day, millions of travelers pass through airports without giving much thought to the design choices shaping their experience.

€ 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

Art Movements Through the Ages

Art history unfolds as a sequence of movements, each shaped by its own ideas, techniques, and social context.

€ 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

How Film Manipulates You

Every film you watch is built to guide what you feel, often without you noticing how.

€ 16,95

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

The World of Drag

Drag performance has a long and varied history, stretching from ancient theatre traditions to contemporary stages and screens.

€ 16,95

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

Understanding Different Film Genres

Film genres shape the way stories are told on screen, offering familiar patterns that guide both filmmakers and audiences.

€ 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

Rembrandt, Vermeer and the Golden Age

The seventeenth century brought the Dutch Republic an extraordinary flourishing of painting, and this book examines how that transformation took shape.

€ 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

Dutch Crime Stories

The Netherlands has a long and varied history of crime, from notorious murders to complex fraud cases that tested the boundaries of Dutch law and justice.

€ 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 Architecture of Amsterdam's Canal Houses

Amsterdam's canal houses represent one of Europe's most distinctive residential building traditions, shaped over four centuries by trade wealth, civic regulation, and practical necessity.

€ 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

Stolen Masterpieces

Art theft has shaped the history of museums, private collections, and the criminal underworld for centuries, and this book examines how some of the world's most valuable paintings and artefacts.

€ 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

Visiting Museums Like an Expert

Visiting a museum can feel overwhelming, with vast collections, limited time, and no clear starting point.

€ 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

Recognising Architectural Styles Through the Ages

Every building tells a story about the era in which it was constructed, and the visible characteristics of a structure can reveal much about its historical, cultural and technical background.

€ 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

Building Your Own Art Collection

Collecting art is a process that combines personal taste, practical planning, and a working knowledge of how the art world operates.

€ 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

How the Art Market Works

The art market operates according to principles that are not always obvious to those buying or selling for the first time.

€ 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