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Author:

Pateman, Robert, 1954- author.

Title:

Belgium / Robert Pateman, Mark Elliot, and Debbie Nevins

Edition:

Third edition.

Publisher:

Cavendish Square Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

144 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Belgium--Juvenile literature.
Belgium--History--Juvenile literature.
Belgium--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.
History & Culture.
Children's Nonfiction Books.

Other Authors:

Elliot, Mark, author.
Nevins, Debbie, author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 Belgiums history, explores its people, languages, and culture, and examines what makes Belgium the country it is today." -- Publisher's website.

Series:

Cultures of the world

ISBN:

1502618354
9781502618351

OCLC:

(OCoLC)957303562

Locations:

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