The rise and decline of the Netherlands a political and economic history and a study in practical statesmanship This book, "The rise and decline of the Netherlands a political and economic history and a study in practical statesmanship", by J. Ellis Barker, is a replication of a book originally published before 1906. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.