Commercial Republicanism in the Dutch Golden Age : The Political Thought of Johan & Pieter de la Court

The Dutch seventeenth century, a 'Golden Age' ridden by intense ideological conflict, pioneered global trade, participatory politics and religious toleration. Its history is epitomized by the life and works of the brothers Johan (1622-1660) and Pieter de la Court (1618-1685), two successfu...

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Main Author: Weststeijn, Arthur (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Leiden - Boston Brill 2012
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