Terwijl de moderne Olympische Spelen de aandacht van de hele wereld naar zich toe trekken, blijft het meestal rustig in het antieke Olympia, ver van de andere publiektrekkers in Griekenland. Deze rust staat in schril contrast met de lokale drukte in de Oudheid en met de intensiteit van het moderne wetenschappelijk onderzoek over deze plaats. Hoewel Olympia en de antieke Olympische Spelen al sinds de negentiende eeuw onderwerp zijn van archeologisch, historisch en filologisch onderzoek, worden...

The battle cry ‘Bersiap!’ resounded in numerous cities and towns across Indonesia during the first months following the declaration of independence on August 17, 1945. Heard from all sides, this call to ‘stand by’ for the young nation’s fight for freedom marked the start of the Indonesian national revolution, heralding a period of extreme violence. These acts of violence were aimed primarily against civilians and served no military purpose. Resonance of Violence outlines the dynamic...

This book presents a global overview of the key events and themes in Dutch history and culture: a choice of fifty key topics, or 'windows' into the country. Fifty important people, inventions and events which together show how the Netherlands has developed into the country that it is now. At the back of the book, there is an overview of the fifty 'windows', grouped in seven themes. This is an excellent introduction for anyone who would like to make an acquaintance with this low country by the...