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Belgium / Robert Pateman, Mark Elliot, and Debbie Nevins

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Cultures of the world (3rd ed.)Publisher: New York, NY : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Edition: Third editionDescription: 144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781502618351
  • 1502618354
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Belgium today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Belgians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- About the economy -- About the culture.
Summary: "Belgium is a unique country with a varied and interesting past. While it did not become a country until 1830 and suffered during World Wars I and II, it has persevered in hard times and has become a popular, respected country. Today Belgium is a fascinating place to visit and study, with its diverse population, detailed architecture, and many customs. This book details Belgium's history, explores its people, languages, and culture, and examines what makes Belgium the country it is today." -- Publisher's website.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 914.93 P295 Available 33111008465052
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Belgium is a unique country with a varied and interesting past. While it did not become a country until 1830 and suffered during World Wars I and II, it has persevered in hard times and has become a popular, respected country. Today Belgium is a fascinating place to visit and study, with its diverse population, detailed architecture, and many customs. This book details Belgium's history, explores its people, languages, and culture, and examines what makes Belgium the country it is today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Belgium is a unique country with a varied and interesting past. While it did not become a country until 1830 and suffered during World Wars I and II, it has persevered in hard times and has become a popular, respected country. Today Belgium is a fascinating place to visit and study, with its diverse population, detailed architecture, and many customs. This book details Belgium's history, explores its people, languages, and culture, and examines what makes Belgium the country it is today." -- Publisher's website.

Belgium today -- Geography -- History -- Government -- Economy -- Environment -- Belgians -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts -- Leisure -- Festivals -- Food -- About the economy -- About the culture.

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