's Gravenhaegse Extraordinaire Courant van 10 november 1767 1767

Stephanus de Groot produced 's Gravenhaegse Extraordinaire Courant van 10 november 1767 in 's Gravenhage on November 10, 1767. This broadside, born from the Dutch Republic's printing presses, serves as a window into the 18th century's world of information and power. As a historical document, its dense columns of text offer insights into the political, social, and economic currents shaping Dutch society and its global connections. Consider the act of disseminating news during this era, and the power dynamics involved in controlling and distributing information. The broadside format itself, designed for wide circulation, speaks to a desire to inform and influence public opinion. The coat-of-arms and decorative elements situate the news within a framework of authority and tradition. What stories do these carefully printed words tell, and whose voices are amplified or silenced? How does this artifact reflect the complex interplay between the press, the state, and the public in the 18th century?