This cultural travel guide to the Netherlands is for travellers who want to experience the Netherlands beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes the Netherlands truly Dutch - its people, traditions, regional character, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why the Netherlands is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Dutch culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional identities and the traditions that shape life across the Netherlands
• Dutch food, cheese, local specialities and culinary heritage
• Art, architecture and design, from the Dutch Masters to contemporary creativity
• Dutch history, the Golden Age and the events that shaped modern Dutch society
• Cycling, water management and the innovative spirit that define the Netherlands
• Festivals, traditions and contemporary Dutch culture
• The people, values and open-minded outlook that define the Netherlands today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, The Netherlands in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Netherlands.