A search of the British Newspaper Archives finds that between 1850 and 1899, there are 92,641 hits for the term ‘cannibalism’, nearly double that of its closest competitor, 1900-1949, which has...Show moreA search of the British Newspaper Archives finds that between 1850 and 1899, there are 92,641 hits for the term ‘cannibalism’, nearly double that of its closest competitor, 1900-1949, which has only 51,634 hits. This begs the question, why were the Victorians so obsessed with those who consumed their fellow man? This thesis will propose that the answer to this lies in the connection between the discourse of cannibalism, and the ability to promote and maintain a desired imperial world-order.Show less
In this thesis the focus is on the course and nature of 1641 Rebellion, which is roughly the first phase of conflicts in Ireland between 1641 and 1653, in the counties of Leitrim, Sligo and...Show moreIn this thesis the focus is on the course and nature of 1641 Rebellion, which is roughly the first phase of conflicts in Ireland between 1641 and 1653, in the counties of Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. The 1641 Rebellion wasn’t as clear-cut as it seems. There are discussions within the historical community about the nature of the rebellion, and the possibility of multiple rebellions occurring at the same time. Was the rebellion in 1641 one rebellion, instigated by the nobles in Ulster who wanted to put pressure on king Charles I to do something about their growing grievances and followed by popular uprisings throughout the country? Or are those popular uprisings a separate rebellion that on its own caused nobles to join the revolt to safe their livelihoods? This also raises the question if the revolt was top-down or bottom-up. The main focus is on the perpetrators of the rebellion. This also gives the opportunity the participate in a third discussion, namely if the 1641 Rebellion really was an Irish Catholic uprising against their English Protestant neighbours, or if this view should be nuanced.Show less
Deze scriptie combineert onderzoek naar Romeinse identiteit, moraliteit en eetcultuur. Eetcultuur is een centraal aspect van de identiteit van personen en groepen. Voor het Romeinse zelfbeeld was...Show moreDeze scriptie combineert onderzoek naar Romeinse identiteit, moraliteit en eetcultuur. Eetcultuur is een centraal aspect van de identiteit van personen en groepen. Voor het Romeinse zelfbeeld was ook moraliteit erg belangrijk. In antieke teksten van ongeveer 200 v.C. tot 200 n.C. over eetgewoontes en voedsel wordt de eetcultuur van de Romeinen regelmatig geassocieerd met een aantal specifieke Romeinse deugden, zoals frugalitas, temperantia en pietas. Deze scriptie gaat in op de beschreven eetculturen aan de hand van deze idealen en onderzoekt zo de relatie tussen Romeinse identiteit en eetcultuur.Show less
Dit onderzoek gaat na hoe D66 veranderd is van een democratiseringsbeweging naar een partij met een sociaalliberale ideologie. Door het onderzoeken van enkele factoren wordt vastgesteld dat dit een...Show moreDit onderzoek gaat na hoe D66 veranderd is van een democratiseringsbeweging naar een partij met een sociaalliberale ideologie. Door het onderzoeken van enkele factoren wordt vastgesteld dat dit een lang proces was, dat niet één richting op ging. Er is hiervoor gekeken naar of de partij een nichepartij was, in hoeverre exogene factoren meewogen en welke rol verkiezingsuitslagen speelde in dit proces.Show less
This thesis investigates the economic developments and political experiences of Austria during the interwar period, specifically focusing on the years 1920 to 1933. By examining the socioeconomic...Show moreThis thesis investigates the economic developments and political experiences of Austria during the interwar period, specifically focusing on the years 1920 to 1933. By examining the socioeconomic policies of the Christian Social Party and their impact on the experiences of ‘ordinary’ people, this research aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the Austrian interwar period. The analysis draws upon diaries and local administration records from a smaller Lower Austrian town to explore how people experienced economic crises and how these experiences influenced their perceptions of politics through their lived experiences. The findings reveal a complex interplay between economic factors and political sentiments among the Austrian population. The economic crises faced by individuals were profound and enduring, marked by high unemployment rates, hyperinflation, and deteriorating living conditions. The Christian Social Party's policies, while initially promising, ultimately failed to effectively address these economic hardships effectively. As a result, a sense of disillusionment and despair took hold, leading to a growing disaffection with the political establishment. By shedding light on the perspectives of ordinary participants in democracy, this study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the interwar period. It emphasises the importance of considering the voices and experiences of the general population, which are often overshadowed by the dominant political discourse.Show less
Hoe verklaren we de opkomst van schilderijen die als onderwerp katholieke festiviteiten hebben, die zowel door de gereformeerde kerk als ook door de overheid werden verworpen, in de Nederlandse...Show moreHoe verklaren we de opkomst van schilderijen die als onderwerp katholieke festiviteiten hebben, die zowel door de gereformeerde kerk als ook door de overheid werden verworpen, in de Nederlandse schilderkunst van de zeventiende eeuw?Show less
Customary law in South Africa was transformed by its incorporation into the colonial and later Apartheid state. In this regard, the work of colonial administrators and scholars were important as...Show moreCustomary law in South Africa was transformed by its incorporation into the colonial and later Apartheid state. In this regard, the work of colonial administrators and scholars were important as their visions of idealised ‘tribal’ society and chiefly rule with despotic and patriarchal qualities were often largely reproduced in official state policy, and served to legitimate white minority rule. Literature on this subject has tended to either be situated within a national narrative, or largely focus on British policies of indirect rule. Tracing the career and thought of F.D. ‘Frits’ Holleman in the first half of the 20th Century, as he moved from judicial and scholarly appointments in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI), to posts at Leiden University in the Netherlands and ultimately Stellenbosch University in South Africa, allows for a more explicitly global approach to the subject. It also demonstrates an insufficiently-acknowledged transfer of Dutch colonial expertise and experience from an established body of Indonesian adat law scholarship, originating at Leiden University, to an emerging field of customary law scholarship in the strongly Afrikaner Nationalist environment of Stellenbosch. While Holleman’s work on South African customary law was in some ways distinct from what he had worked on before, many of the concepts and characteristics he ascribed to African societies were straightforwardly transposed from his work on adat law, which stood within a tradition of scholarship that demonstrated both paternal/empathic concern for protecting non-Western law, and a strong essentialising impulse, leading to broad and enduring generalisations about supposedly ‘primitive’ societies. Beyond Holleman’s own trajectory, this study holds broader significance in the way it demonstrates the spread of theories of adat law far beyond their place of origin, and their influence on South African thinking about customary law. Moreover, the structural factors which allowed Holleman and his ideas to travel, suggest connections far deeper than a single individual; Holleman’s case has implications for how we think about the ongoing relationship between the Netherlands and South Africa, and indeed a triangular relationship between the Netherlands, Indonesia and South Africa. It may also offer a new lens with which to view the revival of traditionalist politics in both South Africa and Indonesia.Show less
The post-punk period of 1979 to 1982 saw significant cultural transfer between elements of the Dutch, German and Anglo-American alternative music scenes. In the Netherlands, most of this cultural...Show moreThe post-punk period of 1979 to 1982 saw significant cultural transfer between elements of the Dutch, German and Anglo-American alternative music scenes. In the Netherlands, most of this cultural transfer revolved round the members of the ULTRA scene. ULTRA stood for “ultramodern” and promoted avant garde post-punk music that used new or unconventional instruments and performance modes. ULTRA was mainly based round weekly “ULTRA” nights at the Oktopus club in Amsterdam and the music released on the Amsterdam-based Plurex and Torso record labels; though similar scenes flourished in Den Bosch, Nijmegen and Eindhoven. ULTRA drew a great deal of its creative impulse from the art schools such as the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, and had close links to the both squatting and punk scenes then active in the Netherlands. However, ULTRA was transnational in outlook and often looked outside the Netherlands for inspiration and support. And a number of its most successful proponents, such as the Amsterdam band Minny Pops, garnered international critical acclaim. Using Simon Frith's principles for studying popular music (alongside content from the publication most associated with the ULTRA scene and its musicians, Vinyl magazine, as well as interviews with key actors in the ULTRA scene) the paper looks to evaluate ULTRA's cultural worth; and how its Dutch origins affected the scene in the wider rubric of international popular music.Show less
