Shaping the International Relations of the Netherlands, 1815-2000

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Shaping the International Relations of the Netherlands, 1815-2000 is written by Ruud van Dijk and published by Routledge. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1351856138 (ISBN 10) and 9781351856133 (ISBN 13).

This book seeks to launch a new research agenda for the historiography of Dutch foreign relations during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It does so in two important ways. First, it broadens the analytical perspective to include a variety of non-state actors beyond politicians and diplomats. Second, it focuses on the transnational connections that shaped the foreign relations of the Netherlands, emphasizing the effects of (post-) colonialism and internationalism. Furthermore, this essay collection highlights not only the key roles played by Dutch actors on the international scene, but also serves as an important point of comparison for the activities of their counterparts in other small states.