Summary of Ben Coates's Why the Dutch are Different

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Netherlands was the most logical place to build an ark. With more than a quarter of the country lying below mean sea level, canals, rivers, and lakes were almost as common as trees. #2 The Netherlands is a country that was built on land that was reclaimed from the sea. The country is known for its flatness and its windmills, which were used to pump fields dry. The Dutch also have a deep-seated belief in th