Capitalism and Cartography in the Dutch Golden Age

by Elizabeth A. Sutton

In Capitalism and Cartography in the Dutch Golden Age, Elizabeth A. Sutton explores the fascinating but previously neglected history of corporate cartography during the Dutch Golden Age, from ca. 1600 to 1650. She examines how maps were used as propaganda tools for the Dutch West India Company in order to encourage the commodification of land and an overall capitalist agenda.

Building her exploration around the central figure of Claes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022625478X
• ISBN13: 9780226254784
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"