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| WEB-BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . EXTERNAL FILES |
| Country Profiles | from BBC Country Profiles; from World Desk Reference ; from Nations Encyclopedia; from Index Mundi, from Wikipedia; from Eurodata; from CIA World Factbook Country : Belgium; |
| Links, General |
from Library of Congress, Portals to the World,
from BUBL List of Belgium-Related Topics, from Wikipedia |
| Links, on History |
from Virtual Library History;
from Virtual Library Labour History;
from Virtual Library Women's History;
from Virtual Library Economic and Business History Archeonet.BE |
| Historical Dictionaries |
Online Dictionary of Political Vocabulary, posted by the Belgian Parliament,
in Dutch,
in French List of terms and biographies on Belgian History, by Pieter Vervat, in Dutch |
| Historical Maps |
click here Atlas of Belgium, from Wikimedia Commons City Panoramas 1750, from Historic Maps, Gent, Ostende Historic City Maps : Belgium, from Discus Media; Maastricht erroneously allocated to Belgium |
| Timelines |
Timeline of Belgian History, from timelines.ws,
detailed; from BBC News |
| Accounts of History |
History of Belgium, from Expatica.com,
a History in 6 parts; Alex Progressive Geschiedenis (of Belgium, in Dutch) from Wikipedia |
| Encyclopedia Entries |
from Catholic Encyclopedia, 1908 edition;
Article Belgium,
Flanders,
Brabant,
Hainaut,
Namur (Prov.),
Liege (Prov.),
Luxemburg,
Limburg,
Antwerp (Prov.),
Brussels,
Antwerpen,
Malines (Mechelen),
Louvain (Leuven),
Ghent,
Alost (Aalst),
Bruges (Brugge),
Ypres (Ieper),
Ostend,
Charleroi,
Mons,
Namur,
Liege,
Eupen,
Malmedy, from EB 1911 Articles Belgien, Flandern, Brabant, Namur, Hennegau (Hainaut), Luxemburg, Lüttich (Liege), Limburg, Antwerpen, Brüssel, Ostende, Mecheln, Ypern, Brügge, Gent, Charleroi, Löwen, Eupen, Malmedy, Bastogne, Stavelot, Meyers Konversationslexikon 1885-1892, in German Articles Belgien, Flandern, Brabant, Namur, Hennegau, Luxemburg (Prov.), Limburg, Antwerpen, Brüssel, Bastogne, Brügge, Charleroi, Gent, Eupen, Löwen, Malmedy, Mecheln, Ostende, Stavelot, Ypern, from Brockhaus Konversationslexikon 1894-1896, in German J. Chr. Nelkenbrecher, Allgemeines Taschenbuch der Münz-, Maass- und Gewichtskunde für Banquiers und Kaufleute (General Manual on Coinage, Measurement and Weights, for Bankers and Merchants) Berlin 1832, in German, entries Antwerpen, Brüssel, Lüttich, posted by DTBSWS Belgium, from New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge Article : Belgische Eisenbahnen, from Röll, Enzyklopädie des Eisenbahnwesens (Encyclopedia of Railroads) 2nd ed. 1912-1923, in German |
| Politics |
Political Resources on the Net : Belgium;
De politieke partijen in Belgie (The political parties in Belgium), from Cultuurkunde van Belgie at Univ. Vienna, in Dutch;
Country Report : Belgium, from Polity IV Article Politics of Belgium, from Wikipedia Category Politics in Belgium, from Wikipedia De grote politische stakingen in Belgie (The great political strikes in Belgium), by VONK, in Dutch Inleiding tot de Geschiedenis van de Belgische Arbeidersbeweging (Introduction in the History of the Belgian Workers' Movement), from Socialisme.be, in Dutch Guy Vanschoenbeek, Socialisten : Gezellen zonder Vaderland ? De Belgische Werkliedenpartij en haar Verhouding tot het 'Vaderland Belgie' 1895-1940 (Socialists - Fellows without Fatherland ? The Belgian Workers Party and her Relation to Fatherland Belgium, 1895-1940), in Dutch Kiezerslijsten (voters' lists), from VVF Nationaal Centrum, in Dutch Schets Evoltie van de Belgische Kieswetgeving, from Directie van de Verkiezingen (Survey Evolution of Belgian Election Legislation, from Election Commission) |
| Military |
click here Article Military of Belgium; Category Military History of Belgium, from Wikipedia Orders, Decorations and Medals of Belgium, from ODM |
| Ethnography |
Languages of Belgium, from Ethnologue Le francais en Wallonie et a Bruxelles aux XVIIe. et XVIIIe. siecles (French language in Wallonia and Brussels in the 17th, 18th Century), by Daniel Drioxhe, goes beyond title; in French, explains how French became the dominant language in Belgium Die Flämische Nationalbewegung, by Lode Wils, in German Article Languages of Belgium, from Wikipedia Article Demographics of Belgium, from Wikipedia World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples : Belgium Laurence Schram, Case Studies : The Transit Camp for Jews in Mechelen: The Antechamber of Death , from Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence |
| Religion |
Chronology of Catholic Dioceses : Belgium, from Kirken i Norge The Various Christian Communities in Belgium, from Wederkerigheid, with contact addresses, brief histories etc.; 150 Jaar Protestants Leven in Belgie (150 Years Protestants' Life in Belgium), a text published in 1980; posted by E. M. Braekman, in Dutch; Alden Oreck, Jewish Virtual History Tour : Belgium, from Jewish Virtual Library; Belgium, from International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies - Cemetery Project Article Religion in Belgium, from Wikipedia Category Religion in Belgium, from Wikipedia Belgium, from Roman Catholic Hierarchy Patron Saint Index : Antwerp |
| History of Regions |
Geschiedenis (History), from Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen,
has chapters on the history of political parties, in Dutch Provinces, Arrondissements of Belgium, from www.statoids.com Article Provinces of Belgium; Category : Subdivisions of Belgium, from Wikipedia |
| History of Cities |
Geschiedenis van Brussel, from
Digitaal Brussel, in Dutch Marcel Huon, Parochiekroniek van O.L.Vrouwparochie van Diest (Parish Chronicle of St. Mary's in Diest), posted by Pierre Trouillez; while local history, a lot of details on Belgian history in general; scroll down, in Dutch Articles : Aalst : History, Antwerp : History (Antwerpen), Ath : History, Bastogne : History, Bruges : History (Brugge), Brussels : History, Charleroi : History, Ghent : History (Gent), Liege : History, Mons : History, Namur : History, Ostend : History (Oostende), Ypres : History (Ieper), from Wikipedia |
| Institutions |
History of Flight : Belgium, from Flight 100;
A Short History of Aviation in Belgium, from
BAHA; Belgium, from Airline History Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal, History, in English; History of Broadcasting in Belgium, from The Broadcast Archive List of Waterways : Belgium, from Wikipedia Article Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (History of the National Belgian Railroads), from Wikipedia Dutch edition; from B-Rail, in Dutch Structurae : Belgium; Search Lighthouse Explorer for Belgium The Royal Belgian Academy of Sciences, from MacTutor |
| Culture |
Articles Flemish Language,
Walloon Language : History, from Wikipedia Article Flemish Literature, from Wikipedia A Brief History ofBelgian Pop Music, from The Belgian Pop and Rock Archives |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography on Belgian History, from Nouvelle Histoire;
almost exclusively French language titles; not a single title in Flemish. detailed Bibliography : Holdings on Belgian Studies of British Library; Belgian Bibliography, from the Royal Library at Brussels, in Dutch, in French E-Thesis, Licentiaatsverhandelingen on-line (doctoral theses online; Belgian, on history only, in Dutch); Suggesties voor Verhandelingen (suggestions for doctoral theses), from KADOC, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Dutch ODIS, Onderzoekssteunpunt Databank Intermediaire Structuren Vlaanderen 19e -20e eeuw (Research support databank intermediary structures Flanders, 19th-20th century); rich source of information Belgien, from Computatio |
| Biographies |
click here List of Belgians, from Wikipedia; Biographies of Belgian and Luxemburgian Saints, from Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon, in German; Famous Belgians, 247 English-language biographies; Dictionnaire des Personalites, from Brabant Wallon Belgian painters, from Olga's Gallery List of terms and biographies on Belgian History, by Pieter Vervat, in Dutch Nobel Laureates by Country : Belgium, from Wikipedia Chinese Ambassadors to the Belgium, from PRC MOFA |
| Special Topics |
Notable events in the meteorological history of the Province of Antwerp, from
meteo.be; in Dutch; other provinces clickable De Strijd voor het Vrouwenstemrecht (the Struggle for Women's Suffrage), posted by Sofie de Graeve, in Dutch Ontwikkeling van het Kinderwelzijn in Vlaanderen (Development of Child Welfare in Flanders), by Eric Zwysen, in Dutch M. Bots. Beknopte geschiedenis van de Liberale Partij (History of the Liberal Party), from Liberaal Archief, in Dutch History of the Belgian Social Security System, from fgov.be, in French (1907-) Annelies Cattrysse, The positie van de vrouw op de (Belgische) arbeidsmarkt (The position of the (Belgian) woman on the labour market), thesis Cath. Univ. Leuven 2004 Claire Quetelet, De evolutie van de levensverwachting in Belgie, 18de - 20ste eeuw (The Evolution of Life Expectancy in Belgium, from the 18th to the 20th century), thesis Univ. Gent 2005, in Dutch History of the Belgian Vegetarian Societies, from IVU Alcohol and Drugs History Society : Belgium 200 Years of Freemasonry in Antwerp, by Christian David Rom (1984) Category Disasters in Belgium, from Wikipedia Articles Sport in Belgium, Belgium at the Olympics, Football in Belgium, from Wikipedia |
| WEB-BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . EXTERNALLY POSTED DOCUMENTS |
| Lists of Statesmen |
from World Statesmen (B. Cahoon);
from Rulers (B. Schemmel);
from Regnal Chronologies, scroll down for Belgium;
from World Rulers (E. Schulz, illustrated) Titles of European Rulers : Belgium History of the Belgian Dynasty illustrated by stamps, from Nielse Hobby- en Postzegelclub, in Dutch List of Prime Ministers of Belgium, from Wikipedia Article Monarchy of Belgium, from Wikipedia Categorie : Lijsten van Belgische Ministers, Lijst van Belgische Ministers van Staat, from Wikipedia Dutch edition |
| List of Ambassadors |
Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, from Wikipedia Embajadores de Mexico en Belgica, from Acervo Historico Diplomatico |
| Population Figures |
Historical Population Statistics : Belgium, from Population Statistics by Jan Lahmeyer Historical Abortion Statistics : Belgium, from Johnston's Archive |
| Document Collections |
Primary Documents : Belgium, from Eurodocs;
from psm-data;
from Historische Teksten (in Dutch);
Documents relatifs au duche de Bouillon, 1484-1825, from
Heraldica, many document excerpts pertaining to Bouillon, in French Australian Treaty Series : Bilateral Treaties - Belgium Photos of Belgian historical monuments, by Jean Servais Henri Colemonts Beeldbank Mechelen (Image Bank Mechelen & environs); Beeldbank Brugge, Beeldbank Gent, Beeldbank Oostende, Beeldbank Hoogstraeten, comment in Dutch Legenden en Sagen van Belgie, in Dutch EVA, European Visual Archive, currently 16,956 digitized and commented photographs from Stadsarchief Antwerpen and London Metropolitan Archives Gazet van Antwerpen, Een Eeuw in Beeld (A Century in Pictures, posted by the Antwerp Gazette), a rich source of images; same title, from Het Belang van Limburg Historic Photos by Chusseau Flaviens - Belgium, from Photography Collections Online, posted by George Eastman House, Ryerson Univ., Toronto ABLDepot, lots of illustrations on Belgian military history (mainly WW I, WW II), comment in Dutch List of Ratifications of International Labour Conventions by Belgium, from ILO, 90 docs. since 1919 Internet Law Library : Belgium Verfassungen Belgiens (Constitutions of Belgium), from Verfassungen.de, in German The History of the Kingdom of Belgium, from World History Archives Election Posters, from SP (Socialist Party; comment in Dutch; since 1912) Foreign Office (British) : Peace Handbooks (1919-1920), posted on Internet Archive; v. 5. The Netherlands, no. 25-29 Search Prassi Italiana di Dirito Internazionale, Indice delle leggi e degli altri atti normativi, for Belgio, 75 entries, in Italian |
| Online Newspapers | links from Online Newspapers, from World Newspapers |
| Election Results |
from Psephos (since 1995);
from IFES Election Guide (since 1997);
from Electoral Grography Belgian Elections since 1830, in French and Dutch Schets van de evolutie der belgische kieswetgeving (Survey of the Evolution of Belgian Electoral Law), from Directie van Verkiezingen, in Dutch Belgium, from Elections and Electoral Systems Kiessysteem (Electoral System), Kiesresultaten (Election results, since 1995), from Belgische Senaat Article Elections in Belgium, from Wikipedia Lijphart Election Archives Publications : Belgium List of Elections held in Belgium since 1830, from Bormshuis, in Dutch ODIS Election Results 1836-2006, Dutch language site |
| Archives, Musea, Libraries |
Repositories of Primary Sources : Europe : Belgium, from Univ. of Idaho. Mostly Archive Webpages Historical Research in Europe, listing of archives; click Atlas Search, Belgium, 90 entries Libraries in Belgium, from LibDex Liberaal Archief (Archive of the Liberal Movement in Belgium; in Dutch) Links from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (musea etc.) Austria Documents, at Central Archive for the History of the Jewish People, Jerusalem History of the Belgian National Library, from The European Library Liberaal Archief BE Register of the Commission for Relief in Belgium Records, 1914-1930, 1939-1947, from Hoover Institution |
| National Symbols |
Flag, from FOTW; Coat of Arms, from
International Civic Heraldry;
National Anthem, from National Anthems Net |
| Coins, Banknotes |
Banknotes of Belgium, from World Currency Museum, from
Ron Wise's World Paper Money Collection of 71 Coins from France, Brabant etc., 12th to 21st century, from Money Museum Coins of modern Belgium, from Coin Pictures Search Coin Archives for Belgium |
| Stamps |
Rare Belgian Stamps, from Sandafayre Stamp Gallery |
| Others |
License Plates, from Francoplaque, from
License Plates of the World Passport, from World Passports, scroll down Airline Timetable Images : Belgium |
| PRINTED REFERENCE |
| General Accounts |
J.C.H. Blom and E. Lamberts, History of the Low Countries, N.Y.: Berghahn 1999, KMLA Lib.Sign. 949.3 B653h Article Belgium. from Encyclopaedia Britannica, 15th edition, Vol.14 (Macropaedia) pp.857-871, KMLA Lib. Call Sign R 032 B862h v.14 Eric Vanneufville, Le Coq et le Lion, book review by Malte Woydt, in German Dorothy Loder, The Land and People of Belgium, Philadelphia : Lippincott (1957) revised edition 1973 [G] Atlas Culturel et Historique de Belgique, Bruxelles : Elsevier 1954, richly illustrated, in French [G] H.P.H. Jansen, Kalendarium Geschiedenis van de Lage Landen in Jaartallen (History of the Low Countries Year by Year), Utrecht/Antwerpen : Het Spektrum (1971) 4th print 1979, 271 pp., in Dutch [G] Demetrius C. Boulger, The History of Belgium, 2 parts, Elibron Classics (1902) 2005, KMLA Lib. Call Sign 949.3 B763h |
| Economic, Social History |
J.A. van Houtte, Schets van een Economische Geschiedenis van Belgie, Leuven : Universitas 1943, 267 pp., in Dutch, [G] Gülich, Gustav von, Geschichtliche Darstellung des Handels, der Gewerbe und des Ackerbaus der bedeutenden handeltreibenden Staaten unserer Zeit (Historical Description of Trade, Industry and Agriculture of the Important Trading States of Our Time), Jena : Frommann 6 vol.s 1830-1845, chapter : Belgien, vol.4 1844 pp.13-46, posted by DTBSWS, in German Ottomar Haupt, Währungs-Politik und Münz-Statistik, Berlin : Walther & Apolant 1884, in German, posted by DTBSWS, chapter Belgien, Lateinische Union, in German |
| Document Edition |
Memo from Belgium : Documents Illustrating the History of Belgium, ed. Th. Maes et al., Brussels : Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2 volumes, 1978, in total
324 documents in English translation, from the Stone Age to recent times |
| Historical Dictionary |
Grande Encyclopedie de la Belgique et du Congo, Bruxelles, Vol.1, 1938, illustrated, 676 pp., in French; not actually an encyclopedia, but a country study;
in contradiction to the title, not on the Congo. Robert Stallaerts, Historical Dictionary of Belgium, London : Scarecrow 1999, 303 pp.; KMLA Lib. Call Sign R 949.3 S782h |
