Kopie van een document over de herkomst van de geuzennap Possibly 1856 - 1858

This is a copy of a document, made by Jacob Baron van Slingelandt in the 19th century, concerning the origin of the 'Geuzennap'. The document, written in Dutch, reveals aspects of 19th-century Dutch historical consciousness and the construction of national identity. It engages with events and figures from the 16th century, specifically referencing the Eighty Years' War, a pivotal moment in the formation of the Dutch Republic. The writing style is formal, reflecting the bureaucratic norms of the time, but also a sense of scholarly engagement with the past. The reference to historical figures and events suggests an effort to anchor contemporary national identity in a heroic past. The document, as a historical artifact, invites us to consider how the past is actively shaped and reinterpreted to serve present-day needs. To further understand the document’s context, historians might delve into archives of Dutch nobility, collections of historical societies, and studies on 19th-century Dutch nationalism. This provides a nuanced interpretation of its cultural and institutional significance.