Van Loon Geography

Author: Hendrik Willem van Loon
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: I have strived to write a geography of people, because I firmly believe that the importance of any piece of land is entirely determined by the contributions, no matter how small, made by its people to the happiness of all humanity in the form of science, commerce, religion, or some form of art. Why do Danes indulge in quiet studies, while Spaniards are passionate about vast lands? Why did Japan expand outward in modern times, yet Switzerland, with equally small territory, maintained neutrality? What is the connection between a nation's character and historical development and its geographical environment? In this vivid and humorous geography book by Van Loon, you might find the answers.