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Afscheid van een radicaal
Pieter Linthorst (1757-1807) en het einde van de Nederlandse revolutionaire politiek
- Amsterdam University Press
- Source: De Achttiende Eeuw, Volume 56, Issue 2024, Oct 2024, p. 5 - 23
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- 01 Oct 2024
Abstract
This article examines the end of the Dutch Revolution through the life and remarkable political career of Pieter Linthorst during the Batavian Revolution. Linthorst rose through the ranks of the revolutionary administration, advocating for radical reform even as the revolution entered a moderate phase. The article delves into his public criticisms of the Executive Regime and his defence of the constitution from a radical-republican perspective. It also explores his ambitions and activities on the Gold Coast, where he proposed ambitious plans for economic development and colonization. The article highlights how the repression of political radicalism was fundamental to the depoliticization of the Dutch Revolution, shedding light on the complex process of revolutionary endings and the continuation of political discussion in alternative venues, such as the colonial administration. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of Linthorst’s political career, his ideological views, and the broader historical context of the Dutch Revolution.