Going Dutch how England plundered Holland's glory / Lisa Jardine.

Author/creator Jardine, Lisa
Format Book
Edition1st U.S. ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Harper, 2008.
Descriptionxxiv, 406 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm
Subjects
Great Britain--History. --Revolution of 1688.
Great Britain--History. --William and Mary, 1689-1702.
Great Britain--Politics and government. --1660-1688.
Netherlands--History. --1648-1714.
Netherlands--Foreign relations. --Great Britain.
Great Britain--Foreign relations. --Netherlands.

Contents England invaded by the Dutch : the conquest that never was -- From invasion to Glorious Revolution : editing out the Dutch -- Royal and almost-royal families : 'how England came to be ruled by an Orange' -- Designing Dutch princely rule : the cultural diplomacy of 'Mr. Huggins' -- Auction, exchange, traffic and trickle-down : Dutch influence on English art -- Double portraits : mixed and companionate marriages -- Consorts of viols, theorbos and Anglo-Dutch voices -- Masters of all they survey : Anglo-Dutch passion for gardens and gardening -- Paradise on earth : garnering riches and bringing them home -- Anglo-Dutch exchange and the new science : a chapter of accidents -- Science under the microscope : more Anglo-Dutch misunderstandings -- Anglo-Dutch influence abroad : competition, market forces and money markets on a global scale -- Conclusion: Going Dutch.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [381]-392) and index.
ISBN0060774088 :
ISBN9780060774080

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DA435 .J37 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold