Category Archives: Belgium

New Perspectives on Mathematical Practices: Essays in Philosophy and History of Mathematics, Brussels, Belgium, 26-28 March 2007

This volume focuses on the importance of historical enquiry for the appreciation of philosophical problems concerning mathematics. It contains a well-balanced mixture of contributions by internationally established experts, such as Jeremy Gray and Jens Hoyrup; upcoming scholars, such as Erich … Continue reading

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The Belgian Army in World War I (Men-at-Arms)

While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 1 that is often overlooked. Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium, which led Britain to declare war in August 1914, should have been swift and fierce yet … Continue reading

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Migrants and Urban Change: Newcomers to Antwerp, 1760-1860 (Perspectives in Economic and Social History)

Migration has long been considered an essentially modern phenomenon that only took off during the long nineteenth century when Europe transformed from a largely rural and agricultural society into a highly urbanized and industrialized one. Over the last few decades, … Continue reading

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Quantum Theory at the Crossroads: Reconsidering the 1927 Solvay Conference

The 1927 Solvay conference was perhaps the most important in the history of quantum theory. Contrary to popular belief, questions of interpretation were not settled at this conference. Instead, a range of sharply conflicting views were extensively discussed, including de … Continue reading

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Panther vs Sherman: Battle of the Bulge 1944 (Duel)

In this book Steven J Zaloga offers a fascinating comparison of the combat performance of the two most important tanks involved in the crucial fighting of 1944, the Sherman and the Panther. Examining the design and development of both tanks, … Continue reading

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Ant Colony Optimization and Swarm Intelligence: 6th International Conference, ANTS 2008, Brussels, Belgium, September 22-24, 2008, Proceedings (Lecture … Computer Science and General Issues)

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Ant Colony Optimization and Swarm Intelligence, ANTS 2008, held in Brussels, Belgium, in September 2008. The 17 revised full papers, 24 revised short papers, and 10 extended abstracts … Continue reading

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The Forts of the Meuse in World War I (Fortress)

On October 29, 1891, the new forts built around the cities of Li¿ge and Namur, known as the “Forts of the Meuse,” were turned over to the Belgian Army. The huge project, which had begun in 1888 and cost 71.6 … Continue reading

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Fort Eben Emael: The Key to Hitler’s Victory in the West (Fortress)

At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. The fort’s elimination was essential for the success … Continue reading

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Fort Eben Emael: The Key to Hitler’s Victory in the West (Fortress)

At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. The fort’s elimination was essential for the success … Continue reading

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Warfare in Medieval Brabant, 1356-1406 (Warfare in History)

The duchy of Brabant was one of the most powerful principalities of the Low Countries. The second half of the 14th century saw a particularly dramatic period in its history: the house of Leuven was on the point of disappearance, … Continue reading

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