Description
Famous for its cemeteries and monuments, Flanders has witnessed war and bloodshed on a colossal scale. Divided between Belgium, the Netherlands and France, this low-lying expanse of land has also known religious conflict and linguistic division. This work explores the landmarks of Flanders, both rural and urban, to reveal its unique character.
ANDRE DE VRIES, a native of Ghent, is a writer and translator with a particular interest in Flemish. He is the author of Brussels (Signal, 2003).