De Ruyter - Bruijn, J.R. en R. Prud'homme van Reine
Dutch admiral
KORTE INHOUD
Was Michiel de Ruyter the greatest sea-commander who ever lived? Or simply the greatest sea-commander of the 17th century?
Some people see him as the man who saved the Dutch Republic, and ensured its independence. He knew how to fight a sea-battle on the grandest scale. He could also haggle like a canny Dutch merchant, achieving the release of Hungarian clergymen from Spanish captivity and that of Dutch sailors from barbarian imprisonment. Louis XIV, often his opponent, called him 'a man who did honour to humanity'.
In this book, nine leading historical authorities, from seven different countries, examine his astonishing career.
The incredible life and career of Michiel de Ruyter
In 2007, Michiel de Ruyter celebrated his 400th birthday. To mark the occassion, many books were written in Dutch about this national hero. However, there is far more to the admiral than his mythic role in Dutch history. Indeed, De Ruyter is a figure of international significance who played an important role in the history of many other...
Some people see him as the man who saved the Dutch Republic, and ensured its independence. He knew how to fight a sea-battle on the grandest scale. He could also haggle like a canny Dutch merchant, achieving the release of Hungarian clergymen from Spanish captivity and that of Dutch sailors from barbarian imprisonment. Louis XIV, often his opponent, called him 'a man who did honour to humanity'.
In this book, nine leading historical authorities, from seven different countries, examine his astonishing career.
The incredible life and career of Michiel de Ruyter
In 2007, Michiel de Ruyter celebrated his 400th birthday. To mark the occassion, many books were written in Dutch about this national hero. However, there is far more to the admiral than his mythic role in Dutch history. Indeed, De Ruyter is a figure of international significance who played an important role in the history of many other...
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2011 Uitgever: De Vrije Uitgevers 248 paginas Taal: Engels Grootte: 289x220x30 ISBN-10: 9490258032 ISBN-13: 9789490258030Koop dit boek tweedehands
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2011 Rotterdam, hardcover with dust jacket, 280 pages, illustrated. The Career of Commander de Ruyter, ISBN 9789490258030 In very good condition [Auteur: Bruijn, J.R. en R. Prud'homme van Reine] [Pagina's: 280] [Jaar: 2011] [Titel: De Ruyter, Dutch Admiral]
