Belgique / België / Belgium / Belgien is a large-format photographic book presenting Belgium through its landscapes, architecture, historic towns and cultural heritage. Georges-Henri Dumont’s concise commentary accompanies colour photographs of castles, churches, public buildings, works of art and natural scenery, revealing the variety found within the country’s compact territory. The volume follows Belgium through different regions and seasons, connecting geography with the historical influences that shaped its cities, monuments and national character. Presented in French, Dutch, English and German, the book invites readers interested in European travel, history and photography to examine how landscape and human activity have formed Belgium’s distinctive identity.
Author: Georges-Henri Dumont
Publisher: Editions Paul F. Merckx
Year published: 1988
Number of pages: 168
Translator: Joan Pevtchin-Tibbles, Sheila Lavigne, G. Samsoen de Gerard