Description
During the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic was transformed into a leading political power in Europe, with global trading interests. It nurtured some of the period's greatest luminaries, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Descartes and Spinoza. Long celebrated for its religious tolerance, artistic innovation and economic modernity, the United Provinces of the Netherlands also became known for their involvement with slavery and military repression in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This Companion provides a compelling overview of the best scholarship on this much debated era, written by a wide range of experts in the field. Unique in its balanced treatment of global, political, socio-economic, literary, artistic, religious, and intellectual history, its nineteen chapters offer an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the world of the Dutch Golden Age.
Table of Contents
Introduction: understanding the Dutch Golden Age Helmer J. Helmers and Geert H. Janssen; Part I. Space and People: 1. Urbanization Maarten Prak; 2. Water and land J. L. Price; 3. Migration Geert H. Janssen; Part II. A State of War: 4. The armed forces Pepijn Brandon; 5. The cult and memory of war and violence Judith Pollmann; Part III. Political Culture: 6. The body politic David Onnekink; 7. Popular participation and public debate Helmer J. Helmers; Part IV. Economy and Trade: 8. A market economy Danielle van den Heuvel; 9. Global trade Michiel van Groesen; Part V. Religious Culture: 10. Reformed Protestantism Charles H. Parker; 11. Religious tolerance Christine Kooi; 12. Spiritual culture Angela Vanhaelen; Part VI. Art and Literature: 13. The markets for art, books and luxury goods Claartje Rasterhoff; 14. Genre painting Wayne Franits; 15. The world of literature Theo Hermans; 16. Dutch classicism in Europe Stijn Bussels; Part VII. Realms of Knowledge: 17. Education Dirk van Miert; 18. Science and technology Harold J. Cook; 19. Radical thought Jonathan Israel; Epilogue: the legacy of the Dutch Golden Age Helmer J. Helmers and Geert H. Janssen.
