A Key to Dutch History: The Cultural Canon of the Netherlands

Frits Oostrom

Open Access Published by Amsterdam University Press 2007

A Key to Dutch History

The Cultural Canon of the Netherlands

Frits Oostrom

https://doi.org/10.1515/9789048508068

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About this book

Many people know the stories behind the tulip mania in the 17th century and the legacy of the Dutch East India Company, but what basic knowledge of Dutch history and culture should be passed on to future generations? A Key to Dutch History and its resulting overview of historical highlights, assembled by a number of specialists in consultation with the Dutch general public, provides a thought-provoking and timely answer. The democratic process behind the volume is reminiscent of the way in which the Netherlands has succeeded for centuries at collective craftsmanship, and says as much about the Netherlands as does the outcome of the opinions voiced.
The Cultural Canon of the Netherlands consists of a list of fifty topics from Dutch culture and history, varying from the megalithic tombs in the province of Drenthe and Willem of Orange to the Dutch constitution and the vast natural gas field in the province of Groningen. These fifty topics act as a framework for understanding and even studying Dutch culture and history. The canon should lead to further understanding and deepening of our knowledge of our past and act as an inspirational source for pupils, students and the public at large.

Author / Editor information

Oostrom Frits :

Frits van Oostrom is University Professor for the humanities at Utrecht University. He is also the former president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Frontmatter Open Access Download PDF	1
Contents Open Access Download PDF	5
Foreword to the English version Open Access Download PDF	11
Foreword Open Access Download PDF	13
Section A
Summary Open Access Download PDF	16
Chapter 1: The canon – the pros and cons Grounds, assignment, analysis, points of departure Open Access Download PDF	18
Chapter 2: The canon outlined In der Beschränkung zeigt sich erst der Meister Open Access Download PDF	32
Chapter 3: The canon in practice Implementation in schools and society Open Access Download PDF	46
Chapter 4: The canon in revision Periodical maintenance of the canon Open Access Download PDF	79
Chapter 5: The Canon in position Recommendations and desiderata (including: at what price the canon?) Open Access Download PDF	84
Closing remarks Open Access Download PDF	89
Literature Open Access Download PDF	91
Appendix 1: Letter of instruction Open Access Download PDF	98
Appendix 2: Composition of committee, description of working methods Open Access Download PDF	104
Appendix 3: Discussion partners and experts Open Access Download PDF	107
Abbreviations Open Access Download PDF	110
Section B
Introduction Open Access Download PDF	114
The canon of the Netherlands Open Access Download PDF	116
Main lines of the canon Open Access Download PDF	118
Acknowledgements Open Access Download PDF	225

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Languages: English, English
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 228
Illustrations
- Other: 89 colour 20 black and white illustrations
Keywords: History; EDU

eBook

Published: April 10, 2007
ISBN: 9789048508068