The Dutch Overseas Empire, 1600-1800

ISBN-13: 9781108449519 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 400 str.

Pieter C. Emmer; Jos J. L. Gommans

Opis

This pioneering history of the Dutch Empire provides a new comprehensive overview of Dutch colonial expansion.

Recenzje

'The early modern field needs a single book on the Dutch 'empire' that treats Atlantic and Asian waters together, making this a go-to work. … a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of the subject.' Harold J. Cook, Journal of Modern History

Spis treści

Introduction; Part I. The Grumbling Hive; Introduction; 1. The eighth province; 2. The empire at home; 3. Dialogue; Conclusion; Part II. The Atlantic World; Introduction; 4. The Caribbean; 5. New Holland and New Netherland; 6. Africa; Conclusion; Part III. Monsoon Asia; Introduction; 7. The Dutch tropics; 8. The Indian Ocean; 9. The South China Sea; Conclusion; Coda.