BMGN – Low Countries Historical Review is the leading academic journal for the history of the Netherlands, Belgium and their global presence. The journal publishes research about broad and important issues in the history of the Low Countries and seeks to do so in a wider comparative and international context. BMGN – Low Countries Historical Review aims to present the best historical scholarship of both junior and senior scholars. The journal accommodates all historical subdisciplines, covers the history of the Low Countries since the Middle Ages, and accepts contributions in Dutch and English.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
40
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Slow · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageDutch, English
1st Year Published1877
FrequencyFour issues a year
StatusActive
Total Publications7,625
Publisher OrgUtrecht University Library Open Access Journals (Publishing Services)
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History
Scopus Categories
History
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Influence and DiplomacyFinancial Crisis of the 21st CenturyCultural History and Identity FormationDutch Social and Cultural StudiesReformation and Early Modern Christianity