Matters of Exchange: Commerce, Medicine, and Science in the Dutch Golden Age - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
2007 · New Haven & London
by Cook, Harold J.
New Haven & London: Yale University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0300117965 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in an equally handsome dust-jacket; Harold J. Cook's Matters of Exchange takes readers on a fascinating journey through the world of commerce, medicine, and science in the Dutch Golden Age. This period was characterized by great achievements in all three fields, as Dutch traders and scientists developed new ways to make money and improve the quality of life for all. Cook discusses such important topics as the rise of the Dutch East India Company, the development of medical knowledge, and the impact of new scientific discoveries on everyday life. He provides a fascinating look at how these various fields intersected and how the Dutch Golden Age was a time of great progress and innovation. Matters of Exchange is a captivating book that will fascinate readers interested in Dutch history, science, and commerce.; 8vo; 562 pages . (Inventory #: 55690)