Het leven van Hugo de Groot by Jacob Klinkhamer
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| Author | Klinkhamer, Jacob, 1738-1817 |
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| Title | Het leven van Hugo de Groot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 22.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Het leven van Hugo de Groot" by Jacob Klinkhamer is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work focuses on the life and significant events surrounding the prominent Dutch scholar and statesman Hugo de Groot, known as Grotius, whose contributions to law and philosophy made him a remarkable figure in Dutch history. The narrative illustrates both his achievements and his trials, particularly emphasizing his imprisonment and clever escape. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hugo de Groot's extraordinary life, highlighting his early brilliance and subsequent political involvement, which ultimately led to his imprisonment. The text discusses his significant role during a tumultuous period in the Netherlands, involving religious disputes and political machinations. It introduces key figures in his life, such as Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, and describes the circumstances of his imprisonment at Loevestein, where he faced serious charges. Through vivid descriptions and poetic expressions, Klinkhamer crafts an engaging introduction that portrays not just Grotius's intellect but also the personal and political strife he navigated during his lifetime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DH: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg |
| Subject | Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21269 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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