The book by Ben Coates is a travelogue and historical analysis that explores why the Netherlands is such a unique and influential nation despite its small size.
Originally stranded at Schiphol airport, Coates eventually settled in the country and set out to look past common cliches—like windmills and tulips—to find what truly defines the Dutch national character. Core Themes and Insights Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...
: The Dutch are currently the world's tallest people . The book by Ben Coates is a travelogue
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: Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile power, the Dutch found that excluding potential partners based on religion or ethnicity was simply bad for business.