Maurits of Nassau and the Survival of the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

This book describes the crucial period in the monumental eighty-year Dutch struggle against the Spanish Empire, through which a small nation gained its independence from one of the mightiest European powers. Dr. Ridley shows how even though the Dutch Revolt was at its lowest point, Maurits of Nassau and the Dutch fought on and the Revolt survived. It was a turbulent time, with complex diplomacy and shifting alliances, assassination plots, France torn by civil war, Spain spearheading the Counter-Reformation, England facing invasion and Europe eventually convulsed with the Thirty Years' War. In all these, the Dutch Revolt was a significant factor. The book also explores subsequent insurgencies over the following three centuries where nationalist groups revolted against European powers, and analyzes and identifies essential factors for a successful insurgency. The key roles of finance and international relations in insurgencies are emphasized. This volume will be informative and compelling reading for readers and students of history, international relations, and insurgencies.

History

Ridley, Nick

Americas

Routledge

Europe

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revoltdescribes a crucial period in European history. During the early-seventeenth century the Dutch, led by Frederik Hendrik, were engaged in a struggle for independence from the mighty Spanish Empire. But Spain was allied with its fellow Hapsburg power, the Holy Roman Empire, and Europe was convulsed with the Thirty Years War. It was a turbulent time with complex diplomacy, shifting alliances, monumental battles and more European powers entering the war. Yet thanks to Frederik Henrik's adroit diplomacy and military skill, combined with the tenacity of the Dutch people, the Dutch Republic emerged from the conflicts and gained full independence, eventually becoming a significant European power. After tracing these developments, the book continues by examining and comparing later nationalist insurgencies in the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It analyses and identifies the factors making for successful insurgencies. The key factors of finances and international relations are emphasised. This volume is informative and compelling reading for both practitioners and students studying history, international relations, terrorism and insurgency.

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Insurgencies (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt describes a crucial period in European history. During the early seventeenth century the Dutch, led by Frederik Hendrik, were engaged in a struggle for independence from the mighty Spanish Empire. But Spain was allied with its fellow Hapsburg power, the Holy Roman Empire, and Europe was convulsed with the Thirty Years' War. It was a turbulent time with complex diplomacy, shifting alliances, monumental battles and more European powers entering the war. Yet thanks to Frederik Hendrik's adroit diplomacy and military skill, combined with the tenacity of the Dutch people, the Dutch Republic emerged from the conflicts and gained full independence, eventually becoming a significant European power. After tracing these developments, the book continues by examining and comparing later nationalist insurgencies in the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It analyses and identifies the factors making for successful insurgencies. The key factors of finances and international relations are emphasised. This volume is informative and compelling reading for both practitioners and students studying history, international relations, terrorism and insurgency.

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

"William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt examines the first stages of the Dutch struggle against Spanish rule during late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The book analyses the causes of growing discontent in the Netherlands and the various stages of the revolt, focusing on the key tipping points where discontent and violent upheaval escalated to become a national struggle for independence. The book also provides comparative analyses of insurgencies in the modern era and examines how popular discontent throughout history has often developed into struggles for full independence. The book is a key resource for scholars and students of early modern European history, as well as those interested in the history of revolts"--

William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Starting Points and Triggering of Insurgencies (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Africa

William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

You've caught your game--now how do you prepare it for the table? Leading chef Mike Robinson has collaborated with Nick Ridley to prepare a step-by-step guide that is easy to follow. All the common species are included: grouse, pheasant, partridge, salmon, trout, rabbit, and deer, as well as more unusual quarry such as squirrel and boar. Detailed instructions show the correct way to gut, skin, and prepare game for cooking.
Written by a leading chef who specializes in game cooking, this helpful guide is an excellent reference for all field sportsmen, chefs, and anyone who prepares game.
<li>Step-by-step color photos for preparing large and small game, birds, and fish </li>
<li>Covers deer, rabbit, grouse, duck, goose, woodcock, turkey, trout, and salmon </li>
<li>Spiral binding for easy, lay-flat use</li>

Fit for Table: A Cook's Guide to Game Preparation Field to Table

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Robinson, Mike

Cooking by Ingredient

Stackpole Books

Labradors are one of the most popular dog breeds, both as a working dog and as a family pet. Leading animal photographer Nick Ridley captures the beauty and charm of the breed in all its guises. Includes wonderful images of Labradors in the field, as puppies, as family pets, and in other working roles.
<li>The perfect book for anyone who loves Labs </li>
<li>Stunning color photographs throughout</li>

Labradors: Work, Rest and Play

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Diplomacy Through the Ages

'Terrorism in East and West Africa provides a highly interpretative analysis of under-focusing in intelligence assessment. Essential reading for students of terrorism and anti-terrorist practitioners.' - Barry Rider, Jesus College, University of Cambridge, UK
'This is an interesting and challenging book that will be of interest to those who know nothing of terrorism in Africa but also to those who are familiar with the patterns of conflict in that continent. A former practitioner, the author brings practical analysis to a range of terrorist groups on the continent that range over significant areas of East, West and Central Africa, producing a book that is of considerable value and that fills a clear gap in current analysis.' - Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham, UK
'In Dr Ridley's latest volume Terrorism in East and West Africa, practitioner knowledge and academic scholarship have combined to produce a highly effective - and readable - work.' - Euan Grant, International Financial,Tax and Border Control Consultant
Since 9/11, despite extensive international efforts against global terrorism, there has been a worrying lack of focus on terrorist activity in Africa. Terrorism in East and West Africa: The Under-focused Dimension addresses this strategic deficit by drawing together and analyzing the various domestic and international counter-terrorist measures that have been carried out in East-West Africa since this infamous attack.
In his analysis Dr Ridley emphasizes the need to avoid apportioning blame, preferring instead to conduct a thorough examination of counter-terrorist financing measures in certain African countries, as well as looking at the problems associated with their implementation. In this context, the author explains how Western impositions, guidance, and assistance have compounded the ineffectiveness of such measures. This timely book draws upon the author's experience as a former intelligence analyst, to give an account of terrorism in East and West Africa in the first two decades after the 9/11 attacks. Throughout the book there is a questioning of why there has been, and continues to be, an incorrect strategic approach to this threat.
This book explores counter-terrorism measures in East and West Africa from an original perspective and delivers an important resource for scholars of terrorism laws, strategies, and politics.

Terrorism in East and West Africa: The Under-focused Dimension

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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Maurits of Nassau and the Survival of the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Maurits of Nassau and the Survival of the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Insurgencies (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Frederik Hendrik and the Triumph of the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt: Comparative Starting Points and Triggering of Insurgencies (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

William the Silent and the Dutch Revolt (Routledge Research in Early Modern History)

Fit for Table: A Cook's Guide to Game Preparation Field to Table

Labradors: Work, Rest and Play

Diplomacy Through the Ages

Terrorism in East and West Africa: The Under-focused Dimension