An economic and social history of the Netherlands, 1800-1920 : demographic, economic, and social transition

An Economic and Social History of the Netherlands 1800-1920 provides a comprehensive account of Dutch history from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, examining population and health, the economy, and socio-political history. The Dutch experience in this period is fascinating and instructive: the country saw extremely rapid population growth, awesome death rates, staggering fertility, some of the fastest economic growth in the world, a uniquely large and efficient service sector, a vast and profitable overseas empire, characteristic 'pillarization', and relative tolerance. Michael Wintle also examines the lives of ordinary people: what they ate, how much they earned, what they thought about public affairs, and how they wooed and wed. This is the only single-authored book currently available in English on this crucial period of Dutch history, and it will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally An Economic And Social History Of The Netherlands, 1800-1920 Provides A Comprehensive Account Of Dutch History From The Late Eighteenth To The Early Twentieth Century, Examining Population And Health, The Economy, And Socio-political History. Michael Wintle Also Examines The Lives Of Ordinary People: What They Ate, How Much They Earned, What They Thought About Public Affairs, And How They Wooed And Wed. This Is The Only Single-authored Book Currently Available In English On This Crucial Period Of Dutch History, And It Will Be Of Central Importance To Dutch Specialists, As Well As To European Historians More Generally.--jacket. Pt. I. Demography, And The Health Of The Nation. 1. Demographic Indicators. 2. The Condition Of The People: Public Health, Diet And Nutrition -- Pt. Ii. Economic Transition. 3. Economic Performance And Industrialization: The Dutch Debate. 4. Factor Inputs: Labour, Capital, Materials. 5. Economic Influences: Entrepreneurship, Technology And Government Policy. 6. Sectoral Analysis. 7. Features Of Demand. 8. Economic Transition: Conclusion -- Pt. Iii. Social Transition: State, Society, Individual And Nation. 9. Authority And Representation: The Citizen And The State. 10. Education And Welfare: Empowerment And Protection. 11. Loyal Subjects: State Formation And Nation Formation. 12. Social Groups. Michael Wintle. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 348-384) And Index. Annotation An Economic and Social History of the Netherlands, 18001920 provides a comprehensive account of Dutch history from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, examining population and health, the economy, and socio-political history. The Dutch experience in this period is fascinating and instructive: the country saw extremely rapid population growth, awesome death rates, staggering fertility, some of the fastest economic growth in the world, a uniquely large and efficient service sector, a vast and profitable overseas empire, characteristic 'pillarization', and relative tolerance. Michael Wintle also examines the lives of ordinary people: what they ate, how much they earned, what they thought about public affairs, and how they wooed and wed. This book will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally This book provides a comprehensive account of Dutch history in the "long" nineteenth century. In this fascinating and instructive period the country saw extremely rapid population growth, awesome death rates, staggering fertility, some of the fastest economic growth in the world, a uniquely large and efficient service sector, a vast and profitable overseas empire, and relative tolerance. This is the only single-authored book currently available on this crucial period of Dutch history, and it will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally. This is a comprehensive account of Dutch history in the 'long' nineteenth century, examining population and health, the economy, and socio-political history. It is the only single-authored book available on this crucial period, and it will be of central importance to Dutch specialists, as well as European historians more generally One of the most eloquent indicators of the state of an economy is the physical well-being of its population.