Oorlogstijd Herinneringen en Indrukken

A former Dutch minister offers a personal window into the early years of the Great War, recalling how the nation struggled to maintain its neutrality while the continent erupted around it. Drawing on his own experiences in agriculture, finance and trade, he describes the frantic scramble to secure food supplies, keep the markets stable and protect the country’s economic lifelines. The narrative captures the tension between official policy and the realities on the ground, revealing how everyday decisions were shaped by the looming threat of conflict.

Beyond the political sphere, the book reflects on the monarch’s steady presence and the collective effort to support citizens and refugees alike. It details the creation of emergency committees, the management of credit shortages, and the measures taken to keep industry and agriculture functioning under wartime pressure. Listeners will hear a candid account of a nation striving to preserve its sovereignty while navigating an unprecedented global crisis.