XVII. A Democratic Monarchy

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents XI
4. I. Holland Among the Nations 1
5. II. The Character of the People 14
6. III. Peaceful Conquest 33
7. IV. City Planning 52
8. V. Love of Gardens 65
9. VI. The Dutch in School 77
10. VII. Conservative Youth 93
11. VIII. Flying Dutchmen 109
12. IX. The Nation's Patron Saint 118
13. X. The Dutch Language 128
14. XI. The Printed Word 147
15. XII. The Defeat of Drystubble 155
16. XIII. Inferiority Complexes 189
17. XIV. St. Luke's Craftsmen 215
18. XV. Respect for the Past 230
19. XVI. Religion and Politics 245
20. XVII. A Democratic Monarchy 261
21. References for Further Reading 281
22. Index 285