Geschreven door NRC

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

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

All About Tattoos

Tattoos have marked human skin for thousands of years, serving as symbols of identity, belief, culture, and personal expression.

€ 16,95

Painting Like a Professional

Painting is a discipline that combines technical skill with sustained practice, and this book examines the methods professional artists use to develop both.

€ 16,95

De Fascinerende Wereld van Kunst

Kunst vertelt het verhaal van de mensheid: hoe we kijken, denken en de wereld om ons heen verbeelden.

€ 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

De Renaissance

De Renaissance was een periode waarin Europa op fundamentele wijze veranderde van denken, kijken en werken.

€ 16,95

The Secrets of Dutch Windmills

For centuries, windmills have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of the Netherlands, serving purposes far beyond the popular image of a picturesque countryside.

€ 16,95

All About Benin

Benin is a West African nation with a layered history shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial rule, and modern nationhood.

€ 16,95

Het Fascinerende Verhaal van de Zijderoute

De Zijderoute was eeuwenlang een netwerk van handelswegen dat Azië, het Midden-Oosten en Europa met elkaar verbond.

€ 16,95

Discovering Egypt

Egypt holds one of the world's oldest and most continuously documented civilizations, and this book offers a clear, structured introduction to its history, culture, and lasting influence.

€ 16,95

All About Malaysia

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian nation shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and cultural exchange, resulting in one of the region's most diverse societies.

€ 16,95

The Maya Empire

The Maya civilization flourished across Mesoamerica for over two thousand years, producing sophisticated systems of writing, astronomy, and governance long before European contact.

€ 16,95

True Crime in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a criminal history that includes cases still discussed decades later, from unresolved disappearances to scandals that shook public trust.

€ 16,95

Discovering Johannesburg

Discover the dynamic history of Johannesburg, from gold-mining town to sprawling metropolis, along with its neighborhoods and culture.

€ 16,95

Discovering Jeddah

This book offers an illuminating overview of the development of Jeddah, the maritime gateway to Mecca, and its history and culture.

€ 16,95

Discovering Hiroshima

This book explores the history of Hiroshima, from its origins and wartime role to the atomic bombing and its remarkable postwar reconstruction.

€ 16,95

Discovering Skopje

Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is a city shaped by centuries of shifting empires, cultures, and traditions.

€ 16,95

All About Quebec

Discover Quebec, from its Indigenous peoples and French colonization to modern Canada. Explore its language, identity, traditions, cities, and landscapes.

€ 17,95

All About Brasília

Discover the origins, planning, and modernist architecture of Brasília, an ambitious urban experiment and capital of Brazil.

€ 17,95

Discovering Jerusalem

This book offers a chronological and thematic overview of the history of Jerusalem, from its ancient origins to the present day.

€ 17,95

Debra N Mancoff

Great Artists Steal

€ 31,99

Dr. Cemal YILMAZ

ISLAMITISCHE UNIVERSITEIT ROTTERDAM DEEL II

€ 28,50

Mei 1940

€ 49,90

The History of Basketry

Basketry is among the oldest crafts practiced by human societies, predating pottery and, in many regions, textiles.

€ 16,95

The History of the Almshouse

The almshouse has served as a form of charitable housing for centuries, offering shelter to the poor, the elderly, and the infirm long before modern welfare systems existed.

€ 16,95

The History of Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas is one of the oldest and most enduring winter traditions in the Netherlands, tracing its roots back to the historical figure of Saint Nicholas of Myra.

€ 16,95

Discovering Karachi

Karachi is Pakistan's largest city, a coastal metropolis shaped by centuries of trade, migration, and change.

€ 16,95

The Witch Trials

Between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, tens of thousands of people across Europe and colonial America were accused, tried, and often executed for witchcraft.

€ 16,95

The History of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is one of the oldest and most widely observed festivals in the world, shaped by centuries of agricultural, religious, and family traditions.

€ 16,95

The History of Limburg and Brabant Carnival

Every year, in the weeks before Lent, towns and villages across Limburg and Brabant transform through carnival, a tradition with roots stretching back centuries.

€ 16,95

The History of the Huguenots

The Huguenots, French Protestants shaped by the Reformation, occupied a distinctive and often precarious place in early modern European history.

€ 16,95

The Cultural History of the Livestock Market

Livestock markets have long served as places where economic necessity and social life intersect, bringing together buyers, sellers, and communities around the exchange of animals.

€ 16,95

Discovering Bukhara

Bukhara has served for centuries as a center of trade, scholarship, and faith along the Silk Road, and this book offers a clear, informative introduction to its history and character.

€ 16,95

The History and Origins of Halloween

Halloween is a holiday whose customs stretch back more than two thousand years, shaped by Celtic tradition, religious observance, and gradual cultural change.

€ 16,95

The History of Inca Religion

The Inca Empire developed a religious system that connected the ruler, the state, and the natural world into a single cosmic order.

€ 16,95

Discovering Georgetown

Georgetown was established in 1751, decades before the city of Washington itself, and its streets still reflect layers of commercial, political, and social history.

€ 16,95

The Tulip Mania Explained

In the early seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic experienced one of the first well documented speculative bubbles, centered on the price of tulip bulbs.

€ 16,95

Hildebrand

Verhalen uit de Camera Obscura van Hildebrand

€ 20,00

Pauline Verhoeff

IN JE EENDJE!

€ 19,50

Martin Deinum

Binnenstad in beweging

€ 30,00

Nico Oudt

Kenmerken in de kunst

€ 39,50

J.M.L. Hartendorp

‘Were we “good” or “bad” ?’

Een prikkelende wetenschappelijke studie naar wat er verbogen blijft in Nederlandse slavernij en Holocaust onderwijs en culturele herinnering. Een nieuwe kijk op Nederlands daderschap.

€ 31,00

Romantic Ballet

Romantic ballet emerged in the early nineteenth century as a distinct artistic movement, shaping how dance told stories and expressed emotion for generations to come.

€ 16,95

The History of the Cartoon

Cartoons have evolved from simple hand-drawn sketches into a global art form shaping entertainment, culture, and technology.

€ 16,95

The Battle of the Grebbeberg

In May 1940, Dutch forces made a determined stand along the Grebbeberg, a wooded ridge that formed a key point in the defense of Fortress Holland.

€ 16,95

albert uderzo, Goscinny, rené

Lu01. asterix de galliër (luxe editie)

€ 49,00

Nico Oudt

Identifying Art

Whether you're a museum visitor, a lifelong learner, or beginning your exploration of art history, this book offers insights and practical tools to deepen your appreciation of the visual arts.

€ 39,50

Perry Pierik

Felix Steiner

€ 29,95

Jean Feder Maison

100 Citations Célèbres et Controversés de Donald Trump

€ 35,00

Günter Brandorff

Oldekerk en Kuzemer

€ 32,50

De gekste koningen en keizers

Door de eeuwen heen hebben tal van koningen en keizers de geschiedenis gekleurd met opmerkelijk gedrag, vreemde beslissingen en excentrieke gewoonten.

€ 16,95

Marc Boogaerts

Bloed

€ 34,99

Alastair Duncan

Art Deco Complete

€ 57,99

Georges Declercq, Hanne Roose

Oud schrift voor beginners

€ 27,99

Astrid Holleeder

Judas

Een verbijsterende familiekroniek waarin Astrid Holleeder een onthutsend portret schetst van een gezin dat sinds 1983 - het jaar van de Heineken-ontvoering - alleen nog maar een achternaam heeft: Holleeder.

€ 20,00

World Heritage: Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, the fifteenth-century Inca citadel situated high in the Andes mountains of Peru, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and remains one of the most studied archaeological.

€ 16,95

All About Post-Impressionism

Post-Impressionism emerged in the late nineteenth century as artists moved beyond the fleeting impressions of light and color toward more structured, personal, and symbolic forms of expression.

€ 16,95

The Discovery of DNA and What It Means

In 1953, a small team of scientists uncovered the structure of DNA, a discovery that reshaped biology and medicine.

€ 16,95

All About Cubism

Cubism changed the way artists represented space, form, and perspective, breaking with centuries of pictorial tradition to reveal multiple viewpoints within a single image.

€ 16,95

The History of the Benelux

Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg form a small corner of Europe with an outsized role in the continent's political and economic development.

€ 16,95

De vreemdste kerken en tempels ter wereld

Over de hele wereld staan religieuze bouwwerken die opvallen door hun ongewone vorm, materiaal of ontstaansgeschiedenis.

€ 16,95