Genesis and nemesis of the first Dutch colonial empire in Asia and South Africa, 1596-1811
This monograph offers a thought-provoking thematic examination and chronological survey of the early modern Dutch overseas colonial expansion and downfall in Asia and in South Africa, among other institutional frameworks through the VOC, stressing its colonial character rather than company and trade...
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| Format: | E-Book |
| Sprache: | English |
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Leiden Boston : Brill,
2022
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| Mit dem übergeordneten Werk verknüpfte Titel: | Expansion in history
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| Schlagworte: | Electronic books Colonialism & imperialism Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century HISTORY / Renaissance Kolonialismus und Imperialismus Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 POL045000 POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General |
| Umfang: | 1 online resource (512 pages) |
Inhaltsangabe:
- Prelude to Empire
- Foundation of Empire
- Expansion of Empire
- Consolidation of Empire
- Demise of Empire
- The Empire's Naval and Army personnel
- The Empire's ships, fortifications and weapons
- The Empire's voyages, garrisons and military practices
- The First Dutch Colonial Empire in the East: Empire among empires.