Dutch historiography has traditionally concentrated on colonial successes in Asia. However, the Dutch were also active in West Africa, Brazil, New Netherland (the present state of New York) and in the Caribbean. In Africa they took part in the gold and ivory trade and finally also in the slave trade, something not widely known outside academic circles. P.C. Emmer, one of the most prominent experts in this field, tells the story of Dutch involvement in the trade from the beginning of the 17th century-much later than the Spaniards and the Portuguese-and goes on to show how the trade shifted...
Dutch historiography has traditionally concentrated on colonial successes in Asia. However, the Dutch were also active in West Africa, Brazil, New...
At the centre of Emery's third collection are a series of narrative poems that reveal an astonishing range of personas - from the set of 'Mission Impossible', a 90s porn studio, new religions - even Charles Bukowski turns up to take a leak. Emery finds buoyant language to tackle his dramatic narratives.
At the centre of Emery's third collection are a series of narrative poems that reveal an astonishing range of personas - from the set of 'Mission Impo...
