Patriots & Liberators: Revolution In The Netherlands 1780-1813

Fontana Press, London, 1977. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Illustrated. List of illustrations, preface by author, glossary of Dutch terms and historical references, outline of chronology of Dutch history, introduction by author, notes, bibliography, index and list of maps. Black and white illustrated frontispiece and throughout the text there are black-and-white reproductions of artwork and a few maps. Colour illustrated paperback binding with yellow gold, white, and red coloured titles to the front panel with white, red and pale green coloured titles to the back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... Between 1870 and 1813 the Dutch Republic – a country once rich enough to be called the cash till of Europe and powerful enough to make war with England – was strip of its colonies, invaded by enemies, driven to the edge of bankruptcy, and, finally, reduced becoming an appendage of the French Empire – an appendage not even the French seem to value overmuch." Rubbing of the book edges and panels with fading of the back strip and age toning of the text block edges and pages. Previous owners' sticker to the top edge of the verso of the front panel. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [7], VIII - XVIII, [6], 3 - 745, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; The Netherlands; ISBN: 0006861563. ISBN/EAN: 9780006861560. Inventory No: 0289188. . 9780006861560