A microhistorical approach to the history of New Netherland, which dives into the lives of several families and individuals that lived in the colony of New Netherland to, one, determine what their...Show moreA microhistorical approach to the history of New Netherland, which dives into the lives of several families and individuals that lived in the colony of New Netherland to, one, determine what their influence was on the development of the colony, and two, to show that a microhistory of New Netherland can shed new light on the existing historiography.Show less
This thesis compares punishment and social mobility of enslaved Africans and European soldiers in New Netherland. In doing so this thesis analyzes the fluidity between both groups.
In 1646, Curaçao and New Netherland were united under Petrus Stuyvesant as director-general of both colonies. It was the culmination of several years of planning to improve the poor situation in...Show moreIn 1646, Curaçao and New Netherland were united under Petrus Stuyvesant as director-general of both colonies. It was the culmination of several years of planning to improve the poor situation in these territories. The aim was to provide Curaçao with food produced in New Netherland and cut the costs of the unprofitable island. The connection functioned poorly as a lack of shipping capacity made it impossible to supply Curaçao as planned, and food shortages remained common.Show less
A historiographical history of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The historiography has changed a lot over the years. From Diedrich Knickerbocker to Russell Shorto, every writer had their own...Show moreA historiographical history of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The historiography has changed a lot over the years. From Diedrich Knickerbocker to Russell Shorto, every writer had their own heroes and focus. This thesis is how this historiography has changed over the years.Show less
