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Journal, Memorials and Letters of Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge: Security, Diplomacy and Commerce in 17thcentury Southeast Asia,New
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Admiral Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge, a Director in the Rotterdam chamber of the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) for three decades during the early 17th century, set sail from the Dutch Republic for Asia in 1605. He launched an attack on Portuguese Melaka in 1606 and subsequently signed landmark treaties with the rulers of Johor (1606) and Ternate (1607). After returning to the Netherlands in the autumn of 1608, he wrote a series of epistolary reports and memoranda that were carefully studied by leading policy makers in the Republic, among them the renowned jurist Hugo Grotius, and the statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt.These materials yield candid insights into key issues of trade, security and the diplomacy of regional polities and relations with Spain and Portugal, and they contributed substantially to the formulation of early VOC policy for the Southeast Asian region in the period 160520. Here translated into English for the first time, and illustrated with 70 drawings and maps from the period, this collection of treaties, reports and excerpts from Matelieff's travelogue make a substantial contribution to Southeast Asian and early colonial history, international relations, and international law.
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- Q: What is the main subject of the book 'Journal, Memorials and Letters of Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge'? A: The book focuses on Admiral Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge's experiences and insights related to security, diplomacy, and commerce in 17th-century Southeast Asia.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Peter Borschberg.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 704 pages.
- Q: When was 'Journal, Memorials and Letters of Cornelis Matelieff de Jonge' published? A: The book was published on July 31, 2015.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or maps? A: Yes, the book includes 70 drawings and maps from the period.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into trade, security, and diplomacy in Southeast Asia, making it suitable for academic research.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the early 17th century, particularly between the years 1605 and 1620.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, it mentions notable figures such as Hugo Grotius and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt.
- Q: What contributions does this book make to historical studies? A: The book contributes to the understanding of Southeast Asian history, early colonial history, international relations, and international law.