Why the Dutch are Different : A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands: From Amsterdam to Zwarte Piet, the acclaimed guide to travel in Holland book cover

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Why the Dutch are Different : A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands: From Amsterdam to Zwarte Piet, the acclaimed guide to travel in Holland

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What makes the Netherlands truly tick? From windmills and tulips to progressive social policies and a famously blunt communication style, this engaging exploration delves beneath the stereotypes to reveal the real character of Dutch culture and society.


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About the book

Through a blend of personal anecdotes, historical insight, and keen observation, readers discover how a small, waterlogged country became a global trading powerhouse, why the Dutch are so forthright, and what cycling, cheese, and coffee shops reveal about the national psyche. It's an entertaining and illuminating journey through a country that's at once familiar and refreshingly foreign, perfect for anyone planning a visit, harbouring a curiosity about European culture, or simply wondering why the Dutch do things differently.

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Published by John Murray Press

Audiobook ISBN: 9781857886856 6 Apr 2017 130 x 197 x 20 (mm) 216g Narrated by Ciaran Saward 11 hrs and 3 mins