Deze scriptie gaat over het leven van Europese soldaten in de zeventiende en achttiende eeuw. Er werd in deze scriptie voornamelijk gekeken naar de mentaliteit van soldaten en welke invloed...Show moreDeze scriptie gaat over het leven van Europese soldaten in de zeventiende en achttiende eeuw. Er werd in deze scriptie voornamelijk gekeken naar de mentaliteit van soldaten en welke invloed maatschappelijke ontwikkelen hierop hadden.Show less
De uitoefening van het lutheranisme in Oost-Nederland en de beleving van de Dertigjarige Oorlog in het Nederduitse grensgebied door de Twentse edelman Sweder Schele (1569-1639).
The thesis examines the correspondence of Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte-Fénélon (156875) and Michel de Castelnau, seigneur de la Mauvissière (1575-1585). From their correspondence two themes...Show moreThe thesis examines the correspondence of Bertrand de Salignac de la Motte-Fénélon (156875) and Michel de Castelnau, seigneur de la Mauvissière (1575-1585). From their correspondence two themes stand central, namely Elizabeth as a woman and Elizabeth as a ruler. In contrary to other works, the individuality of both ambassadors is discussed and the differences and similarities between ambassadors are presented. This thesis will argue that Elizabeth’s gender has been overplayed in her historiography. While gender is mentioned, it does not take a prominent role in the ambassadorial dispatches of Fénélon and Mauvissière. Furthermore, Fénélon and Mauvissière recognised Elizabeth’s usage of her gender in political situations and reported this to the French royal family. Additionally, Fénélon and Mauvissière had different views on Elizabeth’s rule. For instance, both ambassadors did not perceive Elizabeth as indecisive, but recognised her procrastination as a political tool. Moreover, Fénélon and Mauvissière were aware of the influence of Elizabeth’s members, but knew that the queen held the final say in political decisions. Lastly, while Fénélon acknowledged the significance of Elizabeth’s ladiesin-waiting, Mauvissière did not mention the ladies once, which illustrates the difference between the ambassadors.Show less
This thesis gives an analysis of the correspondence networks of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) focussing on the period between 1620 and 1642. Using her...Show moreThis thesis gives an analysis of the correspondence networks of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) focussing on the period between 1620 and 1642. Using her correspondence networks I have researched what strategies Elizabeth used in order to find support in the war, and which options she had available as an English princess, exiled queen and later as widow. To analysis these strategies, the thesis is divided in two parts, comparing her situation as a queen consort in 1620-1632, to her situation as a widow and regent between 1632 and 1642.Show less
Toen het jonge Osmaanse Rijk aan het begin van de 14e eeuw groeide, kwam het automatisch in contact met het Byzantijnse Rijk. Dat contact kwam het meest in het oog springend naar voren op het...Show moreToen het jonge Osmaanse Rijk aan het begin van de 14e eeuw groeide, kwam het automatisch in contact met het Byzantijnse Rijk. Dat contact kwam het meest in het oog springend naar voren op het slagveld. Het contact tussen de twee mogendheden werd niet uitsluitend gekenmerkt door strijd. In zowel het Osmaanse als het Byzantijnse Rijk speelde intradynastieke competitie een rol, waar de andere partij gebruik van probeerde te maken. In het Osmaanse Rijk speelde intradynastieke competitie vooral een rol in de periode 1415-1430. Toen deden zeven troonpretendenten een greep naar de macht. Het Byzantijnse Rijk probeerde te profiteren van die fase in de Osmaanse geschiedenis, maar slaagde daar slechts mondjesmaat in.Show less
This thesis conducts a case study of news in early modern Europe. It examines Dutch and English news pamphlets about the assassination of King Henry IV of France in 1610. The thesis argues that...Show moreThis thesis conducts a case study of news in early modern Europe. It examines Dutch and English news pamphlets about the assassination of King Henry IV of France in 1610. The thesis argues that news about the assassination circulated in an international public sphere. This international public sphere was characterized by a large appetite for foreign news, a well-informed ‘public’ and most importantly, a commonly established international anti-Catholic discourse, which enabled news to travel across national boundaries. The Dutch discourse depicted Henry’s assassination as a joint papal and Spanish plot to depose Henry and to reclaim the rebellious Netherlands. In England, news about Henry’s death was explicitly linked to the debate about the Oath of Allegiance. Despite these national differences, both discourses drew on a socially constructed image of the Jesuits as a tightly organized conspiratorial group. It referred to a standardized set of beliefs, stereotypes and sentiments that epitomized a view of militant Catholicism, commanded by the pope, the Jesuits and Spain. This anti-Catholic discourse was based on a transnational Protestant mentality, as it consistently referred to key moments in the Protestant history of persecution, plots and assassinations. The thesis also expresses some reservations about the level of participation in this international public sphere. Particularly in England, pamphleteering was confined to the capital, and the central government seemed to have played an active part in regulating access to the international public sphere, both by practices of censorship and propaganda. It hence follows that news about the assassination of Henry IV was debated in an international public sphere, but that the level of access to this public sphere strongly depended on the specific national context.Show less
