Moresnet
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Moresnet was een minuscule staat tussen België, Nederland en Duitsland die per ongeluk ontstond. De kleine natie trok avonturiers, dromers en ondernemers aan met zijn vrijheid en lage belastingen. Inwoners probeerden er een ideale samenleving op te bouwen waar verschillende culturen vreedzaam samenleven. Dit experiment eindigde abrupt met het uitbreken van de Eerste Wereldoorlog.
The fascinating story of the most peculiar country ever to exist <p>'Historical storytelling of the highest order.' <strong>••••• <em>NRC</em></strong></p> <p>Moresnet was the most peculiar country ever to exist. The miniature state, wedged between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, was created by accident, yet after a few years, its few hundred inhabitants began behaving like a real people. They had their own capital (the village of Kelmis), a 'head of state' (the mayor) and a defence force (the lone constable). The freedom Moresnet enjoyed, as well as its extremely low taxes, soon attracted thousands of adventurers from around the world. It became a model of how people from different cultures can coexist peacefully. In fact, some believed that world peace would begin in Moresnet. Dreamers wanted to establish an ideal state in this tiny speck on the map. But just as they were ready to implement their plan, the First World War erupted, and the miniature country was swallowed up.</p> <p>Author and historian Philip Dröge explores the remarkable story of Moresnet. How did this unlikely little country come into existence? Who lived there and what was life like in this geographical anomaly? Dröge tells a fascinating story about thieves, gamblers, smugglers, miners and a dreamer who wanted to make Moresnet the ideal society - and almost succeeded.</p> <p><strong>Philip Dröge</strong> is a Dutch historian, columnist and journalist. He has written multiple acclaimed and award-winning non-fiction books. His works have been translated into German and Italian, and he was nominated for the Libris History Prize.</p>
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The fascinating story of the most peculiar country ever to exist
'Historical storytelling of the highest order.' ••••• NRC
Moresnet was the most peculiar country ever to exist. The miniature state, wedged between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, was created by accident, yet after a few years, its few hundred inhabitants began behaving like a real people. They had their own capital (the village of Kelmis), a 'head of state' (the mayor) and a defence force (the lone constable). The freedom Moresnet enjoyed, as well as its extremely low taxes, soon attracted thousands of adventurers from around the world. It became a model of how people from different cultures can coexist peacefully. In fact, some believed that world peace would begin in Moresnet. Dreamers wanted to establish an ideal state in this tiny speck on the map. But just as they were ready to implement their plan, the First World War erupted, and the miniature country was swallowed up.
Author and historian Philip Dröge explores the remarkable story of Moresnet. How did this unlikely little country come into existence? Who lived there and what was life like in this geographical anomaly? Dröge tells a fascinating story about thieves, gamblers, smugglers, miners and a dreamer who wanted to make Moresnet the ideal society - and almost succeeded.
Philip Dröge is a Dutch historian, columnist and journalist. He has written multiple acclaimed and award-winning non-fiction books. His works have been translated into German and Italian, and he was nominated for the Libris History Prize.
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- Auteur Philip Dröge
- Over de auteur Philip Dröge is een Nederlands schrijver, journalist en columnist die regelmatig optreedt als gastspreker en commentator op radio en televisie. Hij schrijft voor nationale en internationale media zoals National Geographic, Forbes en NRC, en wordt beschouwd als koningshuisdeskundige.
- Genre Non-fictie
- Subgenre Historische non-fictie
- Thema's geschiedenis · microstate · Moresnet · internationale betrekkingen · utopie
- Stemming meeslepend · inspirerend
- Tempo gemiddeld
- Leesniveau gemiddeld
- Leeftijdsgroep volwassene
- Voor wie iedereen
- Los te lezen Ja
- Speelt in (tijd) 19e-20e eeuw
- Speelt in (plaats) Moresnet, België, Nederland, Duitsland
- Oorspronkelijke taal Nederlands
- Uitvoering Paperback
- Prijzen genomineerd voor Libris Geschiedenisprijs
- Bestseller Nee
- Verfilmd Nee
- Waargebeurd Ja
- Achterflap The fascinating story of the most peculiar country ever to exist <p>'Historical storytelling of the highest order.' <strong>••••• <em>NRC</em></strong></p> <p>Moresnet was the most peculiar country ever to exist. The miniature state, wedged between Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, was created by accident, yet after a few years, its few hundred inhabitants began behaving like a real people. They had their own capital (the village of Kelmis), a 'head of state' (the mayor) and a defence force (the lone constable). The freedom Moresnet enjoyed, as well as its extremely low taxes, soon attracted thousands of adventurers from around the world. It became a model of how people from different cultures can coexist peacefully. In fact, some believed that world peace would begin in Moresnet. Dreamers wanted to establish an ideal state in this tiny speck on the map. But just as they were ready to implement their plan, the First World War erupted, and the miniature country was swallowed up.</p> <p>Author and historian Philip Dröge explores the remarkable story of Moresnet. How did this unlikely little country come into existence? Who lived there and what was life like in this geographical anomaly? Dröge tells a fascinating story about thieves, gamblers, smugglers, miners and a dreamer who wanted to make Moresnet the ideal society - and almost succeeded.</p> <p><strong>Philip Dröge</strong> is a Dutch historian, columnist and journalist. He has written multiple acclaimed and award-winning non-fiction books. His works have been translated into German and Italian, and he was nominated for the Libris History Prize.</p>
- In één zin Het fascinerende verhaal van Moresnet, de meest bijzondere microstate ooit.
- Waar gaat het over Moresnet was een minuscule staat tussen België, Nederland en Duitsland die per ongeluk ontstond. De kleine natie trok avonturiers, dromers en ondernemers aan met zijn vrijheid en lage belastingen. Inwoners probeerden er een ideale samenleving op te bouwen waar verschillende culturen vreedzaam samenleven. Dit experiment eindigde abrupt met het uitbreken van de Eerste Wereldoorlog.
- Voor wie Lezers geïnteresseerd in geschiedenis, microgeschiedenis en politieke experimenten.
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