The Politics of Appropriation: Erasmus and Bayle
Over the centuries, the local elites of Rotterdam have gone out of their way to cultivate the memory of Erasmus. From the sixteenth century onwards to this day, he has been consistently put forward as the city’s greatest son. During the early 1690’s, when Pierre Bayle, “le philosophe de Rotterdam”, was facing dismissal as professor of the Illustrious School of Rotterdam, he launched an attempt to save his position by reminding his employers of his allegiance to Erasmus’ heritage. Although Bayle would be fired just the same, we have every reason to take his Erasmianism seriously. In particular, Bayle’s critical attitude as an historian is reminiscent of Erasmus’ philological stance.
Erasmus, Man of Letters: The Construction of Charisma in Print
The name Erasmus of Rotterdam conjures up a golden age of scholarly integrity. However, as Lisa Jardine portrays him, Erasmus self-consciously created his own reputation as the central figure of the European intellectual world.The name Erasmus of Rotterdam conjures up a golden age of scholarly integrity. However, as Lisa Jardine portrays him, Erasmus self-consciously created his own reputation as the central figure of the European intellectual world.
Travel in early modern Europe
Introduction to the English Edition. 1. Roads and Their Traffic. 2. Inns and Their Hospitality. 3. The Cost of Travelling. 4. Hygiene. 5. Frontiers. 6. The Travelling Community. 7. Instructions and Good Advice. 8. Dangers. 9. The Role of Books in Travellers' Daily Lives. 10. Scholars: Visiting and Visited. 11. Art and Artists. 12. Catholics, Protestants and Relics. 13. The Boundaries of the Permissible. 14. Tourists and Measurements. 15. Great Expectations and Everyday Impressions. 16. Conclusions Deduced From Travelling. Bibliography. Notes. Index.