Regular readers of this blog will know that for many years past at this time I'd be in Thailand teaching. Missing that explains, at least partially, the random picture I post from Thailand. Reading in the book section of the Sunday Paper a suggestion that if you can't travel, read about travelling. That article also had some book suggestions among which was, Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City, Russell Shorto.
Joanne and I once spent a delightful week in The Netherlands. The plan was to meet friends there, travel to Belgium and then to Norway. A medical emergency prevented the friends from joining us so Joanne and I stayed in The Netherlands for the time we'd have been to Belgium. We travelled for a couple of nights with an acquaintance a ways out of Amsterdam but the rest of the week was spent enjoying the city. It was delightful, with perfect June weather, great museums, scenic canals and all. When Amsterdam was available from the library, via Kindle, I chose it, thinking it might be mildly interesting.
It has turned out to be fascinating, well researched and encompassing much more than just the history of Amsterdam. It has tied together many facets of European, American and world history for me. It's a serendipitous book find.
Takk for alt,
Al
The new school, occupied this year, is visible in the background.
1 comment:
Is the enrollment up.
Michelene
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