This thesis is focussed around the question of what the maritime cultural landscape of Dutch Mauritius can tell us about the island's roles and significance in the Dutch overseas expansion (1598...Show moreThis thesis is focussed around the question of what the maritime cultural landscape of Dutch Mauritius can tell us about the island's roles and significance in the Dutch overseas expansion (1598-1710). The curious contrast between the great gap that exists in colonial and maritime historiography concerning Dutch Mauritius and the fact that the VOC had a dominant presence on the island for over a century has been the main reason to dive into this question. While leaning on the archaeological concept of Westerdahl’s maritime cultural landscape by analysing the elements of geography, structures and sailing routes, and by complementing this landscape through historic research into the elements of maritime knowledge and European competition, this thesis shows that Mauritius was more important to the Dutch overseas expansion in the Indian Ocean than was previously thought.Show less
The Noord river is located within the Dutch river delta, an area which has been subject to numerous changes, particularly since the start of the 1800’s. This thesis displays how the adjustments...Show moreThe Noord river is located within the Dutch river delta, an area which has been subject to numerous changes, particularly since the start of the 1800’s. This thesis displays how the adjustments within the maritime landscape of the Noord river evolved throughout the nineteenth and twentieth century. The main turning point being the 1953 Watersnoodramp, that led to the formulation of the Deltaplan and the revision of the Dutch delta. Following this event the dykes of the Noord river were to be revised and eventually adjusted, affecting the inhabitants of the area and hereby causing major changes within the social structures of the Noord river dykes.Show less
This thesis examines the accommodation of European merchant communities ("nations") in the Ottoman and the Mughal Empire during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Particular attention is...Show moreThis thesis examines the accommodation of European merchant communities ("nations") in the Ottoman and the Mughal Empire during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Particular attention is paid to the legal aspects of this accommodation, and the differences between the texts and actual realities on the ground.Show less
This research shows how notions of insularity and the role of islands within the maritime systems of Northern Europe were thought of and consolidated during the Early Modern period. Northern Europe...Show moreThis research shows how notions of insularity and the role of islands within the maritime systems of Northern Europe were thought of and consolidated during the Early Modern period. Northern Europe experienced transitions on economic and cultural levels. The Swedish scholar and ecclesiast in exile, Olaus Magnus, brought forth a representation concerning the Northern lands encompassing tradition, politics, heritage and Scandinavian culture into his work. Firstly by his map the 'Carta Marina' published in 1539 and later on with his chronicle the 'History of the Nordic Peoples' published in 1555. By linking Olaus' representation of islands with the historiograhpical insular discourse concerning islands resembling either isolation or connectivity, the way these islands were implemented into the maritime networks of Europe shows what purpose they fulfilled as well as how this adhered to their conceptualization. Islands before thought of as isolated can be viewed as tied into European maritime systems through Olaus Magnus' map and chronicle.Show less
Onderzoek op basis van archiefonderzoek en literatuurstudie met gegevens die bijdragen aan het historiografisch debat over de economische ontwikkeling in de Nederlanden gedurende de jaren 1780-1813...Show moreOnderzoek op basis van archiefonderzoek en literatuurstudie met gegevens die bijdragen aan het historiografisch debat over de economische ontwikkeling in de Nederlanden gedurende de jaren 1780-1813 en de invloed van de Bataafs-Franse Tijd op lokaal niveau (Dordrecht). In de thesis staat de vraag centraal hoe en waarom het Dordtse maritieme bolwerk de Bataafs-Franse periode kon overleven. Onder andere worden de notulen van het in 1795 opgerichte Dordtse Comité van Koophandel en het bedrijfsarchief van het handelsgeslacht Vriesendorp gebruikt om antwoord te geven op deze vraag.Show less
