List of books and articles about caribbean history. Netherlands antilles history, flag, capital, currency. A concise history of the caribbean presents a general history of the caribbean islands from the beginning of human settlement about seven thousand years ago to the present. The 15 best things to do in dutch caribbean 2020 with. Caribbean history collections institute of historical. Old dutch caribbean charts in one magnificent book. The unlikely legacy of judaism in the caribbean conde nast. Health alert for dutch caribbean, march 31, 2020 u. Because of aruba s strategic location, the dutch occupied the island in 1636 in order to protect their salt supply from the south american mainland while also ensuring a naval base in the caribbean during their eighty years war with spain. The dutch caribbean islands were mostly under the direct control of the wic.
The main languages spoken are english, french, spanish, and dutch. Although the island remained under spanish control, curacao was mostly uninhabited until the dutch west india company, which was a governmentbacked company in holland, seized it in 1634. B000m9kg0s aruba dutch caribbean picture book aruba dutch. With a population of 41,486 as of january 2019 on an area of 34 km 2 sq mi, it encompasses the southern 40% of the divided island of saint martin, while the northern 60% of the island constitutes the french overseas collectivity of saintmartin. This groundbreaking work traces the caribbean from its precolumbian state through european contact and colonialism to the rise of us hegemony and the economic turbulence of the twentyfirst century. Dutch caribbean literature bookishpublisherss blog. This is the first part of a twovolume history of the cari.
The aquaspace has a rich history and definitely is a one of a kind in the world. Valuable learning aids are provided at the end of each book, including revisions notes, checks on students understanding, questions and suggestions for further work and class projects. His particular interest in the history of the dutch caribbean came about when he was a teacher at psc. The dutch contributed enormously to the development of the caribbean so much so that they were referred to as the foster fathers of the caribbean, mainly because of the roles they. It narrates processes of early human migration, the disastrous consequences of european colonization, the development of slavery and the slave trade, the extraordinary profits earned by the plantation. Acquire your favorite caribbean history books at low prices. In general the climate and vegetation are tropical, but can range from rain forest to semiarid. For the first time the dutchspeaking regions of the caribbean and suriname are. H parry in his book a short history of the west indies says, the dutch, without realizing it, started the sugar revolution. The second book covers the period of the rise and fall of the second wic, which never enjoyed the same success as its predecessor. In the netherlands colonial history is often presented hero jstor. Spain, the dutch republic and sweden as fiscalmilitary states warfare and history jan glete. Although the spanish conquests of the aztec empire and the inca empire in the.
A concise history of the netherlands cambridge concise. The dutch government instated the explorer peter stuyvesant as governor of the island in 1642. But the dutch governmentthen one of the only western european countries. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Pages in category history of the dutch caribbean the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. B000m9kg0s aruba dutch caribbean picture book aruba. The dutch in the caribbean and in surinam, 179151942. This volume is a sequel to the dutch in the caribbean and on the wild coast, 15801680 1971, which treated the vicissitudes of the first west india company wic. I am not one of those churlish authors, who do so enwrap their works in the mystic fogs of scientific jargon, that a man must be as wise as themselves to understand their writings. Aruba s history if rich and interesting, from the indigenous caquetios to the dutch, all have left their mark on the people and the land. Caribbean is designed to serve as the primary reference book in this area.
This comprehensive volume takes the reader and stu. The netherlands antilles was an autonomous caribbean country within the kingdom of the. The impact of colonialism and slavery can still be seen in many of the island cultures today. Written in a lively and accessible style yet current with the most recent research, the book provides a compelling narrative of caribbean history essential for students and visitors. Her book is an excellent case study of creolization and contraband. Caribbean history caribbean history from the second millennium bc a group of huntergatherers, known as the ciboney, made their way from south america along the chain of islands enclosing the caribbean sea.
Additionally the eastern coasts of some south american countries venezuela, guyana, belize and surinam are considered to be part of the caribbean cultural area. Mar 29, 2018 photographer wyatt gallerys new book documents the rich history of the regions centuriesold jewish communities. This is a short book on what turns out to be a rather bigger subject than might have been expected from the title. This groundbreaking work traces the caribbean from its precolumbian state through european contact and colonialism to the rise of u. B000m9kg0s aruba dutch caribbean picture book aruba dutch caribb ebay. The author, a modernist, pays particularly close attention to recent developments, including the signature features of contemporary dutch society. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. Digital library of the caribbean at dutch caribbean digital platform includes both open and restrictedaccess digital materials, mostly in dutch united states. He is the author of ten books on caribbean history, archaeology and geography, including slave population and economy in jamaica, 1807834 cambridge university press, 1976, awarded the bancroft prize, plantation jamaica 1750850.
An interesting episode of the dutch and american history is an establishment in 1609 of an urban settlement called new amsterdam on the island called today manhattan, by an english explorer henry hudson, then in the service of the dutch far east company. Atravellershistoryofthecaribbean by book download now. Caribbean books foundation port of spain, trinidad email. Apple leisure groups amresorts company is bringing a secretsbranded resort to arubas baby beach. Higman is the william keith hancock professor of history at the australian national university. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Dutch caribbean book club 5 jaar dutch caribbean book club. The dutch caribbean historically known as the dutch west indies are the territories, colonies, and countries, both former and current, of the dutch empire and the kingdom of the netherlands that are located in. The dutch caribbean also played a crucial role in this story it was sephardic jews operating through the dutch west india company that brought racebased plantation slavery from brazil to barbados in the 1640s which became the model for the spread of slavery throughout the whole caribbean and the american south. Beginning with the first humanoid settlers, the book follows the most important contours of dutch history, from roman times through to the habsburgs, the dutch republic and the golden age. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Of particular importance in this respect are french in the central and east caribbean and dutch in the south and east caribbean. Curacao is an original and substantial contribution to atlantic and caribbean history. Much has been written on the postwar decolonisation in the caribbean, but rarely from a truly comparative perspective, and seldom with serious attention to the former dutch colonies of surinam, the netherlands antilles and aruba.
Author michael connors, a west indian decorative arts scholar, examines venerable houses that remain as a testimony to the rich history and vibrant lifestyle that was, and continues to be, an important part of caribbean culture. Posts about dutch caribbean literature written by bookishpublishers. Dutch caribbean uncommonplace book blog liz covart. The dutch caribbean is also included in the narrative. The book is divided into five chapters, one for each european heritage.
History while historians believe that nomadic peoples hunted and fished in the netherlands as early as 16,000 b. Jews of the dutch caribbean addresses identity and ethnicity, through a detailed study of a littleknown group in curacao, netherlands antilles. Contrary to other historical surveys of the caribbean, heumans book does not. A concise history of the caribbean cambridge concise. Those are three of the four countries that make up the kingdom of the netherlands. Dutch caribbean friendship 1776 to 1900 in 1776, sint eustatius, the golden rock, was the first foreign entity to formally recognize u. With the initiative of the dutch caribbean book club magda lacroes wants to encourage people from the former netherlands antilles and aruba to read more books from authors of these islands and knowing more about these authors and their books.
The region was colonized over the course of five centuries by a revolving cast of spanish, dutch, french, and english forces, who imported first african slaves and later asian. Gert oostindie paradise overseas presents a tour around the main themes of dutch caribbean history and its contemporary legacies. This article privileges englishlanguage works over dutch ones. History as a discipline has three aspects its content, its organising principles and its methods of. The islands of the caribbean netherlands are fully part of the netherlands proper. For almost a century the institutes library has been collecting published primary source material that.
A concise history of the netherlands cambridge concise histories. It struck him that his students knew very little of the history of their own island. From 1596 to 1829, the dutch traders sold 250,000 slaves in the dutch guianas, 142,000 in the dutch caribbean islands, and 28,000 in dutch. The group is composed of two widely separated subgroups approximately 500 miles 800 km apart. Jan 30, 2017 the dutch found statia uninhabited in 1636 and settled the island. This book intertwines the socioeconomics of the caribbean with atlantic history in a captivating narrative that will fascinate a general audience and provide new insights for specialists. In 1492, christopher columbus landed in the caribbean and claimed the region for spain. The history of the dutch slave trade and slavery started a new phase with the dutch west india companys wic seizure of curacao from the spanish in 1634. The books provide a clear and comprehensive account of events in the caribbean from the coming of the amerindians to the late 1970s. In seven essays, author gert oostindie paints the broad canvas of this oftneglected part of the caribbean and its enduring links to the metropolis.
Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. To overcome the islands lack of natural water, the dutch built cisterns. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Antilles or suriname is still limited to writing the history of the but while the three books share an explicit anticolonial stance, former dutch caribbean. The dutch in the caribbean and on the wild coast 15801680 goslinga, cornelius c. They recognized the island sat at the crossroads of the trade winds and that it had a large, natural harbor with an easy anchorage that could accommodate up to two hundred ships. Combining fertile soils, vital trade routes, and a coveted strategic location, the islands and surrounding continental lowlands of the caribbean were one of europes earliest and most desirable colonial frontiers. A history of the region and its peoples offers an authoritative onevolume survey of this complex and fascinating region. Curiosa of dutch caribbean knowledge and cultural heritage. A concise history of the netherlands cambridge concise histories james c. There is very little material regarding piracy, which was a major influence on the history of a number of caribbean islands.
Book your tickets online for the top things to do in dutch caribbean, caribbean on tripadvisor. Our tiny island gem is nestled in the warm southern caribbean with. Hamber and brian dyde in their book amerindians to africans described the dutch contribution to be so great in that they believed they the dutch made the change possible. The caribbeans fastestgrowing hotel company is making its debut on the dutch caribbean island of aruba. Historians agree that in all the dutch shipped about 550,000 african slaves across the atlantic, about 75,000 of whom died on board before reaching their destinations. Capital and control in a colonial economy 2005 and jamaican. Dutch empiresuriname and the caribbean wikibooks, open. Slavery, for example, was abolished in the british caribbean in 1834, the french caribbean in 1848, the dutch caribbean in 1863, and in cuba in 1886. A brief history of the caribbean region world history.
The books in the florida and the caribbean open books series demonstrate the university press of floridas long history of publishing latin american and caribbean studies titles that connect in and through florida, highlighting the connections between the sunshine state and its neighboring islands. The history of the caribbean is rich with adventurous tales, blended cultures, and natural diversity. The dutch in the caribbean and in the guianas, 16801791. Alcohol, temperance, and prohibition us antialcohol history, 1800s through 1933. This comprehensive volume takes the reader and student through more than five hundred years of caribbean history, beginning with columbuss arrival in the bahamas. Because of its diversity, it is very hard for scholars to write a history of the caribbean. When curacao came under dutch control in 1634, the small island off south americas.
Jun 20, 2019 between page 6 and 12 of a book with 336 pages of text. The caribbean netherlands does not include the other dutch countries in the caribbean aruba, curacao and sint maarten. Only in the guianas did a mix of both the wic and other parties govern. History of the caribbean traces the fate of a group of small islands whose natural resources transformed them first into some of the wealthiest places on earth and then into some of the poorest. Join us in our effort to discover, recover, preserve and inform about our. The islands are cooled by northeast trade winds, which can also bring heavy rains. Dutch americans history, modern era, the first dutch.
It is aimed at historians, anthropologists and political scientists alike. Caribbean netherlands simple english wikipedia, the free. This syllabus has been guided by a particular view of the nature of history as a discipline, the educational needs of students, and the desire to promote the development of an ideal caribbean person. After gaining independence, many caribbean countries, in the search for national unity, selected one language generally the former colonial language to be used in government and education. As spains power declined in caribbean history, more and more of the islands were colonized not only by the dutch but also by the british and the french.
The first spanish settlements were established in the caribbean starting in 1493. He teaches classes on comparative colonialism the americas, the age of atlantic revolutions 17761824, and caribbean history. It asks readers to take a broad perspective on the contexts that play a role in ethnicity including, for example, ecology, history, kinship. The dutch are associated with several islands in the caribbean sea. The economies of the dutch colonies in the caribbean had been based on the smuggling of goods and slaves into spanish america, but with the end of the slave trade in 1814 and the independence of the new nations of south and central america from spain, profitability rapidly declined. The 600key secrets baby beach aruba is slated for completion by the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a statement from the company.
We collect primary source material that includes travel accounts and reports from colonial officials in the nineteenth century. Paradise overseas presents a tour around the main themes of dutch caribbean history and its contemporary legacies. Join facebook to connect with dave levenstone and others you may know. Dissolution of the netherlands antilles news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2012 learn. Klooster specializes in the history of the atlantic world 15th19th centuries. Old dutch caribbean charts in one magnificent book sxm talks. Slavery in dutch america and the west indies atlantic. Massive selection of new and used caribbean history books. The dutch caribbean and guianas atlantic history oxford. The dutch in the caribbean and on the wild coast 15801680. Find out more about caribbean history in the ihr wohl library. I wanted to have my students also learn about the history of their island and the. The dutch in the caribbean and on the wild coast 15801680 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. And, while this book wasnt quite as frugal as its title, it set the tone for what was to follow.
Presents a tour around the main themes of dutch caribbean history and its contemporary legacies. Drawing on expertise in caribbean and latin american studies, this work posits an analysis of the dutch caribbean in a comparative framework. The dutch still control the abc islands, or aruba, bonaire, and curacao, all located off the coast of venezuela. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Netherlands antilles, dutch nederlandse antillen, papiamentu antianan hulandes, group of five islands in the caribbean sea that formerly constituted an autonomous part of the kingdom of the netherlands. The history of the caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the european powers since the 15th century.