
Commercial Republicanism in the Dutch Golden Age
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978-90-04-22139-0
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Commercial Republicanism in the Dutch Golden Age
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Dedication
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
A Note on References
Introduction
I THE MAKING OF AN ŒUVRE
A Humanist Education
The Dutch Debate
The Making of an Œuvre
Conclusion: Politics as a Ballgame
II THE RHETORIC OF THE MARKET
Persuading the Passions
In the Public Arena: Rhetoric in Action
Fables and Frankness
Conclusion: The Rhetoric of the Market
III WISE MERCHANTS
Hobbes & the Foundation of the Commonwealth
Citizenship in Theory and Practice
The Ethics of Self-Interest
Representing the Wise Merchant
Conclusion: Commercial Citizenship in Perspective
IV THE COMMERCIAL COMMONWEALTH
The Batavian Athens
The Politics of Free Trade
Monarchy Dethroned
Towards a Merchant Democracy
Conclusion: The Radical Republic
V CONCORD AND TOLERATION
The Erasmian Moment
The Relation between Church and State
Toleration: Pluralism for the Sake of Unity
Epilogue: From Freedom of Religion to Freedom of Speech?
Conclusion: The Brothers De la Court and the Commercial Republican Tradition
Bibliography
Index
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