02344cam a22003253u 4500 45431 UtSlPG 20260610134037.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 D501 Kuyper, Abraham, 1837-1920 De positie van Nederland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-04-18 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "De positie van Nederland" by Abraham Kuyper is a political essay that was likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. The book discusses the historical and geographical position of the Netherlands and its neutrality amidst the turmoil of the Great War. Kuyper delves into the relationship between the Netherlands and both Western and Eastern powers, providing insights into the dynamics that have shaped the nation's identity and political stance. In this essay, Kuyper explores two central questions: the historical ties of the Netherlands to Western versus Eastern powers and what outcomes of the war would be least harmful to Dutch interests. He highlights the deep-rooted connections of the Netherlands with countries like France and England, contrasting them with its relationship to Germany. Through a historical lens, he articulates the potential perils of a growing British Empire, fears of pan-Germanism, and the importance of national identity. Kuyper concludes that Holland's future hinges on maintaining its independence while navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the time, emphasizing the necessity for a careful balance in international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 Neutrality -- Netherlands Kuyper, H. S. S., 1870-1933 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45431 86270 86270