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Amsterdam

A brief life of the city

(Author) Geert Mak
Format: Paperback
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A magnet for trade and travellers from all over the world, stylish, cosmopolitan Amsterdam is a city of dreams and nightmares, of grand civic architecture and legendary beauty, but also of civil wars, bloody religious purges, and the tragedy of Anne Frank. In this fascinating examination of the city's soul, part history, part travel guide, Geert Mak imaginatively recreates the lives of the early Amsterdammers, and traces Amsterdam's progress from waterlogged settlement to a major financial centre and thriving modern metropolis

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
354
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781860467899
Publish year:
2001
Publish date:
Jan. 18, 2001

Geert Mak

Geert Mak is a Dutch journalist and author best known for his critically acclaimed book "In Europe." His meticulous research and vivid storytelling style bring history to life, making complex events accessible to a wide audience. Mak's work has made significant contributions to the field of historical non-fiction literature.

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