The House of Orange in Revolution and War

An up-to-date overview by expert researchers, this book tells the story of a little-known part of European history, yet a crucial phase in the history of a family that became a royal dynasty, the fate of whom has been inextricably intertwined with the Netherlands. --Henk te Velde, professor of Dutch history, Leiden University Institute for History This book deserves to take its place among the growing, excellent new historiography of the Netherlands becoming available in English. The authors blend scrupulous archival research and academic rigor with the compelling narrative of a flawed, all too human family across a century of war and revolution.--Michael Broers, professor of Western European history, University of Oxford This lively, well-written book is not only a major contribution to our knowledge of Dutch political history in the revolutionary era and the nineteenth century but a much-needed exercise in integrating the Dutch nineteenth century into the wider picture of European and global history. A witty, enjoyable read. --Jonathan Israel, professor emeritus of modern European history, Institute for Advanced Study The House of Orange in Revolution and War is a lively study that integrates the Dutch monarchy into the transnational history of Europe's dynasties. A compelling account of the codevelopment of Crown, constitution, and political culture in the Netherlands, this book will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in Europe's monarchical nineteenth century. A joy to read. --Frank Lorenz Muller, professor in modern history, University of St Andrews