The same but different? : inter-cultural trade and the Sephardim, 1595-1640 / by Jessica Vance Roitman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roitman, J. (Jessica V.)

Series:

Brill's series in Jewish studies ; v. 42.

Brill's series in Jewish studies, 0926-2261 ; v. 42

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--Netherlands--Amsterdam--History--16th century.

Jews.

Jews--Netherlands--Amsterdam--History--17th century.

Sephardim--Netherlands--Amsterdam--Economic conditions--16th century.

Sephardim.

Sephardim--Netherlands--Amsterdam--Economic conditions--17th century.

Europe--Commerce--History--16th century.

Europe.

Europe--Commerce--History--17th century.

Amsterdam (Netherlands)--Ethnic relations.

Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (340 p.)

Place of Publication:

Leiden : Boston : Brill, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Using cutting-edge theory regarding trade networks and diaspora, this study challenges the historiographical argument that the Sephardim, and indeed, a variety of religio-ethnic groups, achieved their commercial success by relying on geographically dispersed family members and fellow ethnics. The book’s findings challenge the reigning understanding that commercial success stemmed from endogamous business relationships and socio-cultural insularity. The book demonstrates that the most successful Sephardic merchants of early seventeenth century Amsterdam built their fortunes not thanks to familial or diasporic connections, but through “loose ties,” economic networks comprised of non-Sephardim. Focusing on three of the most prominent Sephardic merchants in Amsterdam, and a random sampling of other Sephardi merchants, the book reveals a multi-ethnic and multi-religious trade network of non-Jewish merchants.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / J. Roitman

Introduction / J. Roitman

Chapter One. Inter-Culturality And The Sephardim / J. Roitman

Chapter Two. Diaspora, Migration, And The Foundations Of Inter-Cultural Trade / J. Roitman

Chapter Three. Merchants At Work: Opportunity, Integration, And Innovation / J. Roitman

Chapter Four. Networks In Action / J. Roitman

Chapter Five. The Importance Of The Occasional / J. Roitman

Chapter Six. The 1602 Sugar Confiscation—A Case Study In Inter-Cultural Lobbying And Influence / J. Roitman

Chapter Seven. The Same But Different / J. Roitman

Conclusion / J. Roitman

Appendix One. Largest Shippers To The Mediterranean, 1590–1620 / J. Roitman

Appendix Two. Associates Of Manoel Rodrigues Vega, 1597–1613 / J. Roitman

Appendix Three. Associates Of Manoel Carvalho, 1602–1636 / J. Roitman

Appendix Four. Associates Of Bento Osorio, 1610–1640 / J. Roitman

Appendix Five. Dutch Signatories Of The 1602 Petition To The Burgomasters Of Amsterdam And Their Relationships With Sephardic Merchants / J. Roitman

Appendix Six. Data Analysis—Methods And Conclusions / J. Roitman

Bibliography / J. Roitman

Index / J. Roitman.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-12100-X

9786613121004

90-04-20277-3

OCLC:

727950623

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004202764.i-328 DOI