The beautiful face of Flanders

This longseller by Patricia Carson has been the ideal introduction to the history of Flanders for over 50 years. Flanders has its own face. A fascinating face that is vividly described and strikingly illustrated in this book. As a British historian, Carson describes Flanders and its history in a different way than is traditionally the case. She combines the captivating style of a storyteller with a profound knowledge of facts and her own vision. The author acquired great fame with this portrait of her second homeland. The book has also received several awards, including the Eugène Baie Prize, a five-yearly prize for foreign authors who serve Flemish culture.