The Iron Century

The Iron Century

In 13 episodes presenter Hans Goedkoop takes us back to the 19th century, in which a country came to be which we still know today - the start of the modern Netherlands.

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Created By

Hans Goedkoop

Status

Ended

Original Name

De IJzeren Eeuw

First Air Date

April 3, 2015

Last Air Date

June 26, 2015

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

Language

Dutch, French, German

Production Companies

NTR

Networks

VPRO

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S01E13

The iron cage

At the end of the 19th century some people question if the industrial revolution has really brought progress. Hans Goedkoop examines the life of author Frederik van Eeden and his quest for a peaceful, simpler existence.

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