Maarten Prak

The Dutch Republic in the seventeenth century : the golden age

List of illustrations Acknowledgements Chronology Introduction: the enigma of the Republic 1. A turbulent beginning Part I. War Without End: 2. An independent state (1609-50) 3. A world power (1650-1713) 4. The armed forces 5. Financial might Part II. Golden Age: Economy and Society: 6. A market economy 7. A world-wide trading network 8. Riches 9. Toil and trouble Part III. Unity and Discord: Politics and Governance: 10. Community 11. The authorities 12. A dissonant chorus Part IV. An Urban Society: 13. Religious pluralism 14. A new approach to science and philosophy 15. The Dutch school of painting 16. The urban landscape Conclusion: the end of the Golden Age Further reading Index.