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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the Captivating History of the Dutch Golden AgeHow did the Netherlands become the center of the world in the 1600s? Step into the Dutch Golden Age, a time when this small nation rose to greatness through trade, art, and big ideas.This audiobook explores how the Netherlands grew into a world leader. Learn how its location, smart farming practices, and strong trade helped it thrive. Dive into the ...

"The Retrospect" by Ada Cambridge is a poignant exploration of memory and the passage of time. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its protagonist, who reflects on her past experiences, relationships, and the choices that have shaped her life. Cambridge's lyrical prose captures the essence of nostalgia, weaving together moments of joy and sorrow. The characters are richly developed, each representing different facets of human emotion and connection, making the story resonate deeply w...

An epic yet intimate novel about a Colombian man caught up in the sweep of global historical and ideological revolutions.The Colombian film director, Sergio Cabrera, is in Barcelona for a retrospective of his work. It's a hard time for him: his father, famous actor Fausto Cabrera, has just died; his marriage is in crisis; and his home country has rejected peace agreements that might have ended more than fifty years of war. In the course of a few intense days, as hi...

In "The Retrospect," Ada Cambridge skillfully weaves a rich tapestry of reflections and memories that confront the nuances of love, loss, and the passage of time. Through a narrative steeped in vivid imagery and lyrical prose, Cambridge invites readers into the intertwined lives of her characters, who navigate the complexities of their pasts amid the shifting landscapes of 19th-century Australian society. The novel's introspective style echoes the literary influences of the late Victorian ...

Examines the significant impact of Dutch traders and settlers on the early history of Northeastern North America, and their relationships with its Indigenous peoples.This volume of essays by historians and archaeologists offers an introduction to the significant impact of Dutch traders and settlers on the early history of Northeastern North America, as well as their extensive and intensive relationships with its Indigenous peoples. Often associated with the Hudson ...

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER. The definitive insider's account of American policy making in Vietnam."Can anyone remember a public official with the courage to confess error and explain where he and his country went wrong? This is what Robert McNamara does in this brave, honest, honorable, and altogether compelling book."—Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.Written twenty years after the end of the Vietnam War, former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara's con...

What do you need to know about the Netherlands? The third edition of Discovering the Dutch explores the urgent question of Dutch identity through a rich tapestry of themes that span culture, history, geography, and society. From the legendary William of Orange to today's populist movements, from sea power to innovative water management, from pillarization to postcolonial diversity, and from the timeless paintings of Rembrandt to the vibrant pulse of contemporary literature, this v...

The New York Times bestseller from the author of Slaughterhouse-Five—a “gripping” posthumous collection of Kurt Vonnegut’s previously unpublished work on the subject of war and peace.A fitting tribute to a literary legend and a profoundly humane humorist, Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of twelve previously unpublished writings. Imbued with Vonnegut's trademark rueful humor and outraged moral sense, the pieces range from a letter...

This definitive study presents a complete account of the Dutch Republic's naval fleet during its golden age as a world power.The Netherlands was by far the most important maritime power of the seventeenth century. It dominated seaborne trade with the largest merchant fleet in the world. Born out of an 80-year struggle against Spain for independence, the Dutch republic relied on naval power to protect its freedom, promote its trade and defend its overseas colonies. ...

The seventeenth century is considered the Dutch Golden Age, a time when the Dutch were at the forefront of social change, economic development, the sciences and the arts. In Dutch Culture in the Golden Age, eminent historian J. L. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the Dutch during this time by placing these many achievements within their social context.The region underwent a number of upheavals to achieve this success, not only pol...

For a long time, Europe’s colonizing powers justified their urge for expansion with the conviction that they were ‘bringing civilization to territories where civilization was lacking.’ This doctrine of white superiority and indigenous inferiority was accompanied by a boundless exploitation of local labor. Under colonial rule, the ideology that later became known as neoliberalism was free to subject labor to a capitalism tainted by racialized policies. This political economy has now become ...

An ageing film director must face his past in the acclaimed Israeli author's prize-winning novel—"a compelling meditation on art, memory, love [and] guilt" ( Independent, UK).Yair Moses, an aging Israeli film director, has been invited to the Spanish pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela for a retrospective of his work. Accompanied by Ruth, his leading actress and longtime muse, Moses discovers a painting in their hotel room that triggers a distant mem...