UCLA’s library has an online exhibit (i.e. nothing too fancy) up on some of their archive material from the Dutch Golden Age. I thought I’d pass it along.
- Arts and Literature
- Politics, Economics and Religion
- Dutch Explorations in Asia
- Dutch Explorations in Africa and the Americas
Again, there is nothing too fancy or long-winded here, but I do recommend checking them out. I would also highly recommend picking up a good book on Dutch history sometime before the summer ends. Simon Schama’s The Embarrassment of Riches… or Johnathan Israel’s The Dutch Republic… Both are magnificent and far-sighted.
The Dutch republic also plays an important role in American history, as it is the political structure of this small republic that really influenced Madison and other federal framers. Its rebellion from the Spanish monarchy and its rule over Britain cannot be discounted in the historical legacy of the United States either.
I’ve got this book called Going Dutch by Lisa Jardine. Haven’t read it yet, but it looks good.
Dutch women are hot and skanky. Let me know how the book turns out dude!
I think she’s English and she’s old. And I think she’s a knight too. Probably not your type.