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Ben Coates

Ben Coates is the author of Why the Dutch Are Different and The Rhine. He was born in England in 1982 and has worked at various times as a political adviser in London, speechwriter, lobbyist, and aid worker in Africa. He currently lives in a cottage in the Dutch countryside with his wife, children, and assorted farmyard animals. Ben has also worked freelance as a journalist for outlets including Politico, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, the BBC, The Scotsman, and The Irish Times. He writes a regular weekly column for the Dutch newspaper AD.

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The Invention of Amsterdam

Ben Coates

RRP: $29.99 Pub date: 29 Apr 2025 Category: Travel writing Cover view

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The Invention of Amsterdam

Multi-time winner of the Australian Small Publisher of the Year Award