The Dutch Republic: The Rise and Decline of a Golden Age, 1581-1715 Why did the Dutch choose a republic? Why a “golden age”? To what extent was the Dutch.

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The Dutch Republic: The Rise and Decline of a Golden Age, Why did the Dutch choose a republic? Why a “golden age”? To what extent was the Dutch Republic “the most bourgeois of all of Europe?

Classicalmodelsofgovernment: DemocracyRepublicAristocracyOligarchyMonarchy WhatformofgovernmentwouldEuropean statesadopt, ? HowwouldtheEuropeanstatesinfluence eachotherintheirchoicesofgovernment? -France -England -Russia -theNetherlands Whydoesitmatter?

The Dutch Republic and the Global Economy of the 17th Century What important innovations of the 17th century transformed the global economy? To what extent did European consumerism shape shape global economy? What is the connection between the global economy and the Dutch republic’s golden age?

The emergence of Dutch power: Anti Spanish & Anti Hapsburg resistance

1581: Dutch Constitution “As it is apparent to all that a prince is constituted by God to be ruler of a people, to defend them from oppression and violence as the shepherd his sheep…and when he does not behave, on the contrary, oppresses them, seeking opportunities to infringe their ancient customs and privileges, then he is no longer a prince but a tyrant, and the subjects are to consider him in no other view”

Chronology: The Rise 1609: Twelve Years’ Truce recognizes an independent Dutch state in northern provinces; founding of the Bank of Amsterdam 1612: Manhattan Island settled as a Dutch colony; New Haarlem colony created 1621: The Dutch West India Company is Created; Dutch prepare for war against Spain (30 Years’ War)

Chronology: The Height 1652: Portuguese South Africa is turned over to the VOC; origin of Afrikaaners 1640s-1660’s: Series of Navigation Acts passed by British Parliament against the Dutch 1670’s: French government issues first mercantilist policies directed against the Dutch and English

Why a Golden Age? SOCIAL: religious tolerance,bourgeoisie dominate POLITICAL: Mercantile oligarchy balanced by the House of Orange “staatholder” (military ruler); relative political freedom INTELLECTUAL: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment begin here CULTURE: Dutch masters – painting ECONOMICS: Financial & Shipping Power

Chronology: The Decline 1688: The Glorious Revolution in England William of Orange (Dutch) and his Scottish wife, Mary, assume the royal crown of England. 1670’s – 1710’s: Series of commercial wars weaken the Dutch economy & govt 1715: Treaty of Utrecht. British mercantile power eclipses the Dutch.

THE TULIP INDUSTRY

Vesalius: Modern Anatomy Published Without Censorship

“An Old Jew” Rembrandt van Rijn

De Hoek.

View of Delft, by Vermeer.

“Study: Head of a Negro” Rembrandt van Rijn

Vermeer.

“The most bourgeois” of all European countries, 17th century.

Vermeer.

Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Lesson by Rembrandt

The House of Orange balances the government…. William III of Orange

Science & Enligthenement Leeuewenhoek

The Microscope

Christian Huyghens ( ) Dutch scientist who worked mainly in physics and mathematics Refined the telescope Invented clocks with pendulums Developed the wave theory of light

Hugo Grotius, Father of modern international law Developed the “just war” theory (only wars of defense are justifiable) Refined international maritime law

Baruch Spinozza, Philosopher, Portuguese Jew who fled to the Netherlands Revived medieval Islamic tolerance “god is in everything, and there is one god” Father of Modern religious tolerance

Balthazar Bekker Wrote World Bewitched (1691) to demonstrate the unscientific basis of witch accusations Delivered a decisive blow against superstitious beliefs among literate intellectuals

Emblem of The Dutch East India Company, the “VOC” (in Dutch)

Domination of the global economy

Using art as a primary source. 1.Study your assigned painting and discuss the following: -who might be in the painting -What is the setting -Who might be the audience -What is going on 2.Using your notes from the readings in Palmer and KGO on the Dutch Republic, imagine a spoken dialogue (or monologue) by the person(s) in your assigned painting. It must include references to at least THREE of the “SPICE” factors and contain some kind of a catchy hook. 3. Be prepared to present your dialogue to the class. Your written work will be collected and graded; bonus points for a high impact public performance.

Wars of commerce: Phase I: Anglo-Dutch Wars Phase II: Wars of Louis XIV The Grand Alliance & The Nine Years’ War The War of the Spanish Succession 1714 Treaties of Utrecht Phase III: Seven Years’ War

The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Vermeer

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