Dutch History in European Context 1200-1800- Period 1

This course focuses on the in many respects extraordinary and singular history of the northern Low Countries between 1200 and 1800. By combining a chronological and a thematic approach, a survey will be offered of the history of the geographical area now known as the Netherlands. Themes like the Modern Devotion and late-medieval popular piety, state-formation under the Burgundian Dukes, the highly sophisticated and intricate water management, the Dutch Revolt and the Reformation in the sixteenth century,the Dutch Republic (1581-1795), Dutch dominance in international trade, and the period of French domination including the Napoleonic era will be discussed. The emphasis will be on political, religious, socio-economic and socio-cultural developments.

Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.