Belgium: Her Kings, Kingdom And People (1914) - Hardcover

Belgium: Her Kings, Kingdom And People is a historical book written by John De Courcy Mac Donnell in 1914. The book provides an in-depth account of the history of Belgium, its monarchy, and its people. It covers a wide range of topics, including the country's geography, economy, culture, and politics.The book begins by discussing the early history of Belgium, including its occupation by the Romans and the influence of Christianity. It then moves on to discuss the rise of the Burgundian dynasty, which played a significant role in shaping the country's culture and politics.The book also covers the reigns of Belgium's various kings, including Leopold I, who played a key role in establishing the country's independence in 1830. It discusses the country's involvement in World War I, including the invasion by Germany and the subsequent resistance by the Belgian people.Throughout the book, Mac Donnell provides a detailed analysis of the country's social and economic development, including its industrialization and the growth of its cities. He also discusses the role of religion in Belgian society, as well as the country's artistic and literary traditions.Overall, Belgium: Her Kings, Kingdom And People is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of Belgium, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the country's culture, politics, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.