Danswijck, Hermes van Loven; 1609
Small folio: 8 by 13"
With engraved title, portrait. and numerous small portraits in text
8 sheets, 244, CXCIX, 167 sheets, 23 sheets, 27 sheets
Vellum bound, lacks ties. Some soiling to the vellum. Some toning, minor spots
Chronicle of Dutch history from 1369 to 1608 written by the historian Emanuel van Meteren (1535-1612).
Van Meteren is particularly valued for the detailed description of the Eighty Years' War, also known as the Spanish-Dutch War (1568-1648), up to 1608, which he witnessed himself. In addition to his extensive research, van Meteren based his chronicle on his own experiences and information from useful contacts, which he entertained to statesmen.
In addition, the chronicle contains remarkable information on the trade and shipping of the period, particularly the voyages to the North and East Indies.
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text in Dutch
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