Explore how Amsterdam’s merchants, artists and scientists forged a global empire in the 1600s, shaping modern economics, culture and science while navigating political intrigue and maritime rivalry.
(9780300198317 / 9780300198317) - Height: 138 mm - Spine width: 18 mm - Width: 212 mm - Yale University Press - ISBN: 9780300198317 - Number of pages: 256 - Languages: English - Weight: 288 g | Distinctive perspective
Explore how Augustus shaped Roman identity through visual culture and public monuments, revealing the power of image in politics, religion, and everyday life.
Explore how shifting alliances, decisive battles, and colonial ambitions reshaped Europe’s map, setting the stage for modern nation‑states and influencing global power dynamics.