Military power and the Dutch Republic : war, trade and the balance of power in Europe, 1648-1813
2021
355.009492 A456 2021
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Title
Military power and the Dutch Republic : war, trade and the balance of power in Europe, 1648-1813
Variant Title
Krijgsmacht en Handelsgeest. Om het machtsevenwicht in Europa, 1648-1813
Published
[Leiden, The Netherlands] : Leiden University Press, 2021.
Language
English
Dutch
Dutch
Description
549 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, plans, ports., facisms. ; 28 cm.
Call Number
355.009492 A456 2021
System Control No.
(OCoLC)1243349351
Note
"Originally titled Krijgsmacht en handelsgeest. Om het machtsevenwicht in Europa, 1648-1813"--Pref.
In 1667, the year of the Raid on the Medway, the Dutch Republic was at the pinnacle of its might and fame. A century and a half later little of this glory remained and Napoleon wiped the country off the political map. This book provides a military explanation for the 'miracle' of the seventeenth century and the demise that ensued. How were the army and navy in the Dutch Republic organised and financed? What tactics were employed and how did military leaders operate? Where did the Republic's troops come from and how was society involved? How did the tens of thousands of anonymous sailors and soldiers live, and how were they regarded by civilians?"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographic references (p. 508-529) and index.
Contents: Political-military operations, 1648-1813. Looking seaward (1648-1689) -- Facing territorial threats (1689-1748) -- The republic as a second-class power (1748-1795) -- The gradual loss of independence (1795-1813) -- Organisation, finances, tactics, personnel and society. Organisation and finances -- Military action -- Soldiers and sailors -- Civilians and the military.
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In 1667, the year of the Raid on the Medway, the Dutch Republic was at the pinnacle of its might and fame. A century and a half later little of this glory remained and Napoleon wiped the country off the political map. This book provides a military explanation for the 'miracle' of the seventeenth century and the demise that ensued. How were the army and navy in the Dutch Republic organised and financed? What tactics were employed and how did military leaders operate? Where did the Republic's troops come from and how was society involved? How did the tens of thousands of anonymous sailors and soldiers live, and how were they regarded by civilians?"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographic references (p. 508-529) and index.
Contents: Political-military operations, 1648-1813. Looking seaward (1648-1689) -- Facing territorial threats (1689-1748) -- The republic as a second-class power (1748-1795) -- The gradual loss of independence (1795-1813) -- Organisation, finances, tactics, personnel and society. Organisation and finances -- Military action -- Soldiers and sailors -- Civilians and the military.
L2022M43
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