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Vic Verslinteren

De appelboor & Zwarte rijp

€ 19,90

Vic Verslinteren

Middelbare school in Nederland

€ 19,95

Slavery & the Dutch State

'Slavery & the Dutch State' shows how the modern Dutch state and its predecessors were complicit in colonial slavery.

€ 54,95

Leonard Blussé

A Colonial Tragedy

€ 43,95

Vic Verslinteren

Yotam & Het witte wonder

€ 16,95

Scheepshistorie 39

€ 28,99

All About Viking Ships

Viking ships were among the most advanced vessels of their era, combining shipbuilding skill with practical seafaring needs.

€ 16,95

All About the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution reshaped how people worked, lived, and thought, marking a turning point in human history that still influences the modern world.

€ 16,95

All About the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China stands as one of the most enduring feats of construction in human history, built and rebuilt over centuries by successive dynasties for defense and control.

€ 16,95

All About the Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona stands as one of the most recognizable examples of religious architecture in the world, and also one of the most complex projects ever undertaken by a single.

€ 16,95

All About the Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire shaped the political, cultural, and religious landscape of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa for more than six centuries.

€ 16,95

All About Aircraft Carriers

Aircraft carriers have shaped naval strategy and global power projection for over a century, evolving from converted cargo ships into complex floating airbases.

€ 16,95

Discovering Nigeria

Nigeria is one of Africa's most populous and diverse nations, shaped by centuries of history, a wide range of cultures, and a complex path to modern nationhood.

€ 16,95

All About the Black Sea

The Black Sea has connected peoples, empires, and trade routes for thousands of years, shaping the regions that surround it.

€ 16,95

All About Circuses

The circus has long occupied a distinct place in popular entertainment, blending physical skill, animal training, and theatrical spectacle into a single traveling show.

€ 16,95

All About Ethiopia

Ethiopia holds a distinctive place among the nations of the world, shaped by ancient civilizations, diverse ethnic traditions, and a history that includes periods of independence rarely matched on.

€ 16,95

All About Railway History

Railways have shaped the modern world, transforming how people travel, trade, and connect across distances.

€ 16,95

All About Samoa

Samoa is an island nation in the South Pacific with a distinct cultural heritage, a layered history, and a way of life shaped by tradition and community.

€ 16,95

All About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and shifting political rule.

€ 16,95

All About the Chinese Empire

The Chinese Empire endured for more than two thousand years, shaping one of the most influential civilizations in world history.

€ 16,95

All About Tanks

Tanks have shaped the course of modern warfare for more than a century, evolving from experimental armored contraptions into the sophisticated machines used by armies today.

€ 16,95

All About Knights and Castles

Knights and castles were central to the social, military, and political life of medieval Europe, shaping the way societies organized power and defense for centuries.

€ 16,95

All About the Afsluitdijk

The Afsluitdijk is a 32 kilometer barrier that separates the North Sea from what is now the IJsselmeer, a defining feature of Dutch water management since its completion in 1932.

€ 16,95

Discovering Congo

Congo, one of Africa's largest and most diverse countries, has a history and culture shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial upheaval, and a rich natural heritage.

€ 16,95

All About Pompeii

Pompeii was a thriving Roman city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, and its remains offer a detailed record of daily life in the ancient world.

€ 16,95

All About Djibouti

Djibouti is a small nation in the Horn of Africa, positioned at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, where diverse cultures and long-standing trade routes converge.

€ 16,95

All About the Nile

The Nile has shaped the history, culture, and daily life of Northeast Africa for thousands of years.

€ 16,95

All About Pyramids

Pyramids have been built by many cultures across different periods, each shaping these structures to serve distinct religious, political, or funerary purposes.

€ 16,95

All About Tajikistan

Tajikistan is a mountainous Central Asian nation with a history shaped by ancient trade routes, Persian cultural heritage, and Soviet-era transformation.

€ 16,95

All About the Age of Exploration

Between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, European sailors ventured across oceans they had never before charted, reshaping global trade, cultures, and geography in the process.

€ 16,95

All About the Acropolis

The Acropolis of Athens stands as one of the most studied monuments of the ancient world, a rocky citadel that has shaped ideas about architecture, religion, and civic life for more than two thousand.

€ 16,95

All About the Roman Army

The Roman army was one of the most disciplined and influential military organizations in ancient history, shaping the course of Europe and the Mediterranean world for centuries.

€ 16,95

All About the Wild West

The American frontier of the nineteenth century was a period of rapid expansion, conflict, and transformation that continues to shape how the United States understands its own history.

€ 16,95

All About Pirates

Piracy has shaped maritime history for centuries, influencing trade routes, naval warfare, and the way nations governed the seas.

€ 16,95

All About the Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria stood for centuries as one of the ancient world's most significant centers of learning, gathering texts, scholars, and ideas from across the Mediterranean and beyond.

€ 16,95

All About Stonehenge

Stonehenge has stood on Salisbury Plain for thousands of years, drawing questions from historians, archaeologists, and visitors alike.

€ 16,95

Discovering Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a densely populated country in South Asia, shaped by great rivers, a rich cultural heritage, and a history marked by resilience and change.

€ 16,95

All About the Vikings

The Vikings were seafaring peoples from Scandinavia whose influence extended across Europe and beyond between the eighth and eleventh centuries.

€ 16,95

All About the Dutch East India Company

The Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602, was one of the earliest corporations to combine trade, military power, and colonial administration on a global scale.

€ 16,95

Discovering Iran

Iran is a country of layered history, diverse landscapes, and a culture shaped by centuries of change.

€ 16,95

All About Archaeology

Archaeology is the study of human history through the material remains people leave behind, from ancient tools to entire cities.

€ 16,95

Discovering Mali

Mali is a country in West Africa shaped by ancient trade routes, powerful empires, and a rich mix of cultural traditions.

€ 16,95

All About Bunkers

Underground shelters have played a significant role in human history, from ancient refuges to modern civil defense structures.

€ 16,95

All About the Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire endured for more than a thousand years, carrying the traditions of Rome into the medieval world while shaping the course of European and Middle Eastern history.

€ 16,95

All About Medieval Weapons

Medieval warfare shaped the political, social, and technological landscape of Europe for nearly a thousand years, and this book offers a clear, structured introduction to the weapons and armor that.

€ 16,95

All About the Aztecs

The Aztec Empire dominated central Mexico for roughly two centuries, building a sophisticated society whose influence still shapes our understanding of pre-Columbian America.

€ 16,95

All About Cathedrals

Cathedrals have shaped the religious, cultural, and architectural history of many societies for over a thousand years.

€ 16,95

All About the Mongol Empire

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

Sally Grant

The Works: Mary Cassatt

€ 24,99

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

Sally Grant

The Works: Edgar Degas

€ 24,99

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