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Title: De positie van Nederland
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "De positie van Nederland" by Abraham Kuyper is a political essay that was likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. The book discusses the historical and geographical position of the Netherlands and its neutrality amidst the turmoil of the Great War. Kuyper delves into the relationship between the Netherlands and both Western and Eastern powers, providing insights into the dynamics that have shaped the nation's identity and political stance. In this essay, Kuyper explores two central questions: the historical ties of the Netherlands to Western versus Eastern powers and what outcomes of the war would be least harmful to Dutch interests. He highlights the deep-rooted connections of the Netherlands with countries like France and England, contrasting them with its relationship to Germany. Through a historical lens, he articulates the potential perils of a growing British Empire, fears of pan-Germanism, and the importance of national identity. Kuyper concludes that Holland's future hinges on maintaining its independence while navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the time, emphasizing the necessity for a careful balance in international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kuyper, Abraham, 1837-1920
Translator: Kuyper, H. S. S., 1870-1933
EBook No.: 45431
Published: Apr 18, 2014
Downloads: 68
Language: Dutch
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
Subject: Neutrality -- Netherlands
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: De positie van Nederland
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "De positie van Nederland" by Abraham Kuyper is a political essay that was likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. The book discusses the historical and geographical position of the Netherlands and its neutrality amidst the turmoil of the Great War. Kuyper delves into the relationship between the Netherlands and both Western and Eastern powers, providing insights into the dynamics that have shaped the nation's identity and political stance. In this essay, Kuyper explores two central questions: the historical ties of the Netherlands to Western versus Eastern powers and what outcomes of the war would be least harmful to Dutch interests. He highlights the deep-rooted connections of the Netherlands with countries like France and England, contrasting them with its relationship to Germany. Through a historical lens, he articulates the potential perils of a growing British Empire, fears of pan-Germanism, and the importance of national identity. Kuyper concludes that Holland's future hinges on maintaining its independence while navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the time, emphasizing the necessity for a careful balance in international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kuyper, Abraham, 1837-1920
Translator: Kuyper, H. S. S., 1870-1933
EBook No.: 45431
Published: Apr 18, 2014
Downloads: 68
Language: Dutch
Subject: World War, 1914-1918
Subject: Neutrality -- Netherlands
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.