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The Low Sky
The Low Sky: Understanding the Dutch, The book that makes the Netherlands familiar The author, historian Han van der Horst, paints a picture of Dutch society and the Dutch psyche. The first edition (1995) became an immediate bestseller among expatriates in the Netherlands. In this new, seventh edition, completely updated version, Van der Horst once again portrays the weird and wonderful normality of life in the Netherlands. Han van der Horst explains not only how it all works in the Netherlands, but how it came to be that way, As he goes along het also sketches the dilemmas and taboos of modern Holland, and offers a run-down of the main themes of public debate. 35.000 copies already sold What newspapers say: -A detailed exploration of the reasons for our desire for independence, our sense of respect and our business sense -Well written, full of humour
Two Lives
This is a story of two lives based on historical research and facts. This is the eventful lives of Mijndert van der Horst (Miek) and Francisca Siffels. Miek fought in Spain as a member of the International Brigades against Franco. His combat experience came in the resistance with good stead: he committed attacks with Jan Bone Camp, Hanny Schaft, Jan Brasser and Gerrit Jan van der Veen, including the infamous raid on the Weteringschans prison. Because her husband had committed adultery with her sister, Francisca Siffels, she reported her husband to the headquarters of the SD in the Euterpestraat Amsterdam. The betrayal was not confined to Miek; all known Zaanse communists were named at the SD. Several of them were arrested and executed. Ton van der Horst (1954) is a curator of ship models at the National Maritime Museum. He has several books to his name, mostly on maritime historical subjects. Because of his personal involvement in the subject of the two lives-his grandfather was the brother of Miek, who was a Van der Horst-this story had to be written.
Redefining William III
William III's (1650-1702) reign as Stadholder in the United Provinces and King of England, Scotland and Ireland has always intrigued historians. This volume contains a number of innovative essays from specialists in the field, moving historical discussion away from the traditional analysis of single events to encompass William's entire reign from a variety of political, religious, intellectual and cultural positions.
The Low Sky
Dutch society is a weird and wonderful maze full of unpredictable people with their unusual behaviours and quirks. For anyone making a short or long visit to Holland, or who has dealings with the country, the Dutch can be full of surprises. The Low Sky provides a genuine insight into Dutch society and what makes its people tick. This book has become the bestselling, definitive guide to the people of Holland. It is essential reading for anyone who is doing business with or studying in Holland, or who simply wants to find out more about the Dutch. Both engaging and elegant in his writing, Han van der Horst will open the reader's eyes to the fascinations of Dutch society.
