Oratio historica - Reden über Geschichte : Untersuchungen zur praktischen Rhetorik während des spanisch-niederländischen Konfliktes im 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts (Frühe Neuzeit 156) (2012. X, 605 S. 230 mm)

This book enters and surveys new territory. It describes the "oratio historica" as a specific form of expression used in the political rhetoric of the early modern period. The speeches talk about events in the Spanish-Dutch war and occupy a position between classical tradition and modern academia. The speeches and speakers are presented as a part of the educated culture of the day and in terms of their contribution to the self-assurance of the newly-created Netherlands.