The House of Orange in Revolution and War

Name: The House of Orange in Revolution and War
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SKU: 9781789145427
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A European History, 1772-1890

By Jeroen Koch and Dik van der Meulen and Jeroen van Zanten

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Summary

The House of Orange in Revolution and War traces the reigns of three Dutch kings from the House of Orange-Nassau between 1813 and 1890. Set against the turbulent backdrop of European conflict and revolution, the book weaves a compelling narrative linking the end of the Dutch Republic’s last stadholders to the early twentieth-century monarchy. It explores pivotal events from the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars to the First World War, illuminating the lives and legacies of Kings William I, II, and III.
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Ideal for readers interested in European history, monarchical studies, and the political transformations of the 19th century. Suitable for historians, students, and enthusiasts seeking a richly illustrated and thorough exploration of the House of Orange within the broader European context.

The epic tale of the House of Orange-Nassau, from 1772 to 1890.

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Three rulers from the House of Orange-Nassau reigned over the Netherlands from 1813 to 1890: King William I from 1813 to 1840, King William II from 1840 to 1849, and King William III from 1849 to 1890. Theirs is an epic tale of joy and tragedy, progress and catastrophe, disappointment and glory—all set against the backdrop of a Europe plagued by war and revolution.

The House of Orange in Revolution and War relates one and a half centuries of House of Orange history in a gripping narrative, leading the reader from the last stadholders of the Dutch Republic to the modern monarchy of the early twentieth century, from the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars to the First World War and the European Revolutions that came after it.

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Praised for filling gaps in European history, the book offers a detailed and well-researched account of 1772-1890, enriched with 61 illustrations, including 36 in colour. Reviewers commend its integration of the Dutch monarchy into Europe’s dynastic history and its engaging prose, making complex political and cultural developments accessible and enjoyable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789145427

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 64 illustrations, 40 in colour

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 440

Collections

Dik van der Meulen European History History & Archaeology History & Military Jeroen Koch Jeroen van Zanten Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeroen Koch is Senior Lecturer of Modern European History at Utrecht University, The Netherlands.

Dik van der Meulen is a writer and biographer and lives in Haarlem, The Netherlands.

Jeroen van Zanten is Senior Lecturer of European and Dutch History at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.