Going Dutch: How England Plundered Holland's Glory - Brossura

Jardine, Lisa

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ISBN 10: 0060774096 ISBN 13: 9780060774097

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2009

Riassunto

Traces the story of the relationship between two of Europe's most important colonial trading powers, evaluating their role in the abdication of James II and bringing influential aspects of Dutch culture into England. By the author of The Curious Life of Robert Hooke. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“A thoroughly researched and provocative revisionist study.” (Wall Street Journal)

“Going Dutch is elegant and thought-provoking. . . . Jardine evokes a dialogue of civilizations.” (Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers)

“She explores the fascinating Anglo-Dutch relationship to answer how and why two sworn foes became friends so seamlessly. . . . A highly original work that will appeal to fans of Simon Schama’s The Embarrassment of Riches.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Jardine meticulously studies the exchange of ideas between England and Holland...she leaves no stone unturned...Absorbing, enjoyable reading.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Jardine understands and appreciates her sources, and she writes exceptionally lively history. A pleasure to read, this book is enthusiastically recommended...” (Library Journal)

L'autore:

Lisa Jardine, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, is the director of the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters, the centenary professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary, University of London, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She lives with her husband and three children in London.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0060774096
• ISBN 13: 9780060774097
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 406