The Dutch Republic in the Seventeenth Century

ISBN-13: 9781009240567 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023

The Netherlands) Prak Maarten (Universiteit Utrecht

Opis

Substantially revised second edition of the leading textbook on the Dutch Republic, including new chapters on language and literature, and slavery.

Recenzje

'An indispensable history of that remarkable early modern political formation, the Dutch Republic. This is a magisterial account of the social, political, economic, and cultural circumstances under which it came into being. For its breadth, clarity of exposition and up-to-date responses to current research, I cannot recommend it highly enough.' Claudia Swan, Washington University in St. Louis

Spis treści

Introduction: the Enigma of the Republic; I. War without End: 1. Turbulent beginnings; 2. A new country (1609–1650); 3. A world power (1650–1713); 4. The armed forces; II. Golden Age: Economy and Society: 5. A market economy; 6. Worldwide trading network; 7. Riches; 8. Toil and trouble; III. Unity and Discord: Politics and Governance: 9. Community; 10. The authorities; 11. A dissonant chorus; 12. Freedom against all odds; IV. An Urban Society: 13. The urban landscape; 14. A lettered land; 15. Religious pluralism; 16. A new approach to science and philosophy; 17. Paintings, paintings everywhere; Conclusion: the end of the golden age.