The merchant republics, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg, 1648-1790, Mary Lindemann
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The merchant republics, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg, 1648-1790, Mary Lindemann
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-346) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The merchant republics
Nature of contents
bibliography
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886598634
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Mary Lindemann
Sub title
Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg, 1648-1790
Summary
"The Merchant Republics analyzes the ways in which three major economic powerhouses -- Amsterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg -- developed dual identities as 'communities of commerce' and as republics over the course of the long eighteenth century (c.1648-1790). In addition to discussing the qualities that made these three cities alike, this volume also considers the very real differences that derived from their dissimilar histories, political structures, economic fates and cultural expectations. While all valued both their republicanism and their merchant identities, each presented a different face to the world and each made the transition from an early modern republic to a modern city in a different manner"--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Introduction : a tale of three cities -- A topographical perspective -- Political dynamics and dilemmas -- Discord -- Merchants and republicans -- Virtuous commerce -- Virtue bankrupt -- Conclusion
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