The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom

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The book examines the moral failures and political indecision during the critical years of 1795-1815, highlighting the shame and cowardice that marked this period. It critiques the indifference to civic responsibilities and the resulting decline of national power in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars. The narrative reflects on how the consequences of these events lingered for generations, portraying a country reduced to a passive and inoffensive state in the international arena.