Author: Hellema, Duco ... [et al.] (eds.)
Title: Poland and the Netherlands: a case study of European Relations.
Description: Dordrecht : Republic of Letters, 2011. Hardcover. 328 pp.- Poland and the Netherlands: A case study of European Relations Duco Hellema, Ryszard Zelichowski, Bert van der Zwan (eds.) DIVS - ISL, 4 (International Studies Library, 29) Dutch-Polish relations go back as far as the late Middle Ages. It is a history full of dramatic events, unexpected twists and serious rifts. This book focuses primarily on the relations between the Netherlands and Poland in the 20th century, an episode historiografically generally neglected compared to the earlier period. Today Poland and the Netherlands have developed full political, economic and cultural ties. Both countries enjoy as sovereign states equal membership of the EU and NATO. It took a long way to come so far. Because of political circumstances, largely driven by developments outside the two countries' control, it was not an easy way to go. International politics, especially the Second World War, the succeeding Cold War and the collapse of the Berlin Wall influenced bilateral contacts deeply. It makes the story of modern Dutch-Polish relations the more fascinating. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Reflections on Polish-Dutch Relations in the 16th and 17th Centuries by Maria Bogucka 2. Polish-Dutch Cultural Relations in the 17th and 18th Centuries by Wojciech Kriegseisen 3. Poland and the Netherlands in the 19th century by Idesbald Goddeeris 4. The Netherlands and Poland in the interwar years, 1919-1939 by Remco van Diepen 5. The Two Governments-in-Exile in London by Magdalena Hułas 6. Maczek's and Sosabowski's men: The Polish contribution to the liberation of the Netherlands by Ben Schoenmaker 7. The Cold War Years: 1945-1975 by Duco Hellema 8. Different Degrees of Cold: Polish-Dutch relations 1945-1975 as seen from The Hague by Ryszard Żelichowski 9. Impressions of crucial years: Poland, 1977-1980 by Edy Korthal Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : very good. ISBN 9789089790743.

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