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DMayr t1_je4qr7q wrote

I am interested in learning more Belgium history. Any good resources on this topic?

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BossRaeg t1_je57vmh wrote

King Leopold’s Ghost is more African history than Belgian history but it still may be of interest.

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xqqq_me t1_je59n0n wrote

Highly recommend. Hardcore stuff if you're into that. Also would suggest following it up with Heart of Darkness (fiction)

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Stalins_Moustachio t1_je58bu0 wrote

In addition to A Concise History of Belgium by Guy Vanthemsche, I highly recommend King Leopold's Ghost for a great, though tragic, read on Belgium's colonial management of the Congo. It's a must-read.

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Skildundfreund t1_je8ral0 wrote

As in the history of the Nation itself or of the region/people of Belgium? As we have a rich and developed history that are much older thar this mistake of a construction called Belgium

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DMayr t1_je9lwxi wrote

I am more interested in understanding the modern Belgium. To do so, i believe that it is imperative to learn about its history and culture.

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