Author: Will Phillips
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Bibliography 06: Arts and Natural Philosophy
A bibliography focused on how the arts and the burgeoning world of natural philosophy (that would in time evolve into the scientific method) appeared in the Renaissance-era Netherlands. This is the realm of the chambers of rhetoric and the minds of Simon Stevin and Carolus Clusius. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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Bibliography 05: Print Culture and Cartography
A bibliography of works covering the revolution in print culture (printing, typefaces, publishing, mass media prints, cultural impact) and the “Golden Age of Cartography” that occurred in the Low Countries. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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Bibliography 04: Religion and Education
A bibliography focusing on the religious developments and turmoil of the Renaissance-era Low Countries—Calvinism, religious exile, and smaller sects—as well as educational efforts of Humanist scholars and the university at Leiden. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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Bibliography 03: Northern Renaissance Europe
A bibliography of works about the broader Northern Renaissance, designed to set the Low Countries of the era in their proper historical and cultural context. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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Bibliography 02: Culture of the Low Countries
A bibliography focusing on the culture, society, and lived experiences of the Renaissance-era Low Countries. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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Bibliography 01: Dutch Revolt and Republic
A bibliography covering works about the Dutch Revolt, broader Eighty Years War, and the political developments that would lead to the Dutch Republic. Part of a larger Dutch and Flemish Studies Bibliography.
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English-Language Dutch & Flemish Studies Bibliography
Primary sources and academic works are the foundation of historical research. Fortunately, there has been a fair amount of scholarly writing in English about the Dutch Revolt and the culture of the Renaissance-era Low Countries.
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Early Modern Dutch Language Resources
Understanding a language from four hundred-plus years ago is a challenge: spellings are not standardized, word meaning change, handwriting is alien, and idioms are lost. This is made more complex when English speakers must learn and translate early modern Dutch. Here are some resources I use.
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Map of Northwest Europe, c. 1560
The Europe of the mid sixteenth century, at the dawn of the Dutch Revolt, was one of contrasts: a transitory peace between major powers with roiling social and religious turmoil about to boil over into war and carnage that would continue into the following century. By this point in European history, you’ll note many familiar…
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Early Modern History Talks and Seminars, Spring 2021
While COVID-19 keeps us socially distanced into Spring 2021, take advantage of these fascinating early modern history talks scheduled by a number of great academic organizations.