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Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City Editors' pick
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Shorto's history of Amsterdam's tolerance, the English original. The Guardian called it essential luggage for any visitor.

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Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City

Harrison May

Portret van Amsterdam als bakermat van het liberalisme, van de eerste grachten in de 14e eeuw via de Opstand en de Gouden Eeuw tot de discussie over tolerantie vandaag.

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Author
Harrison May
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
256
Year
2025
Language
Dutch

About the book

Shorto woonde zelf jaren in de stad en vlecht zijn eigen ervaringen door het verhaal. The Guardian noemde het standaardbagage voor iedereen die de stad bezoekt. Paperback van 416 pagina's.

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