Belgium

by Robert Pateman and Mark Elliott

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761401768
• ISBN13: 9780761401766
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Nice

Good book, maybe a little shorter than I thought, it has 300 pages, but large letters and small pages

Not a boring country and so is the book

I like very much this series and although was intended to expatriates you may use the book for travels.This volume for Belgium was a fine complementation to the much more academic book A throne in Brussels;some bits are hilarious and you could learn very much about waloon/flemish conflict.The design of the series(first impressions;land and history,settling in,food and drink,culture,sport and travel,language,business and work and quiz to test yourself)is always efficient.You could use this for a global vision and then search in other books(some are indicated)or sites(a lot indicated)to deep down.