National political developments are not only determined by political institutions, but also by individual actors. Important and influential political events or movements are often strongly related to prominent politicians. Dutch modern history is no exception. In November and December 2010, the Montesquieu Institute is organising a series of seven lectures on Dutch parliamentary history and political leadership. We do this in close cooperation with the department of Public Administration of the Leiden University and Campus The Hague.
The programme for the series:
2 November |
Lecture 1 - Introduction |
9 November |
Lecture 2 - Thorbecke |
10 November |
Lecture 3 - Kuyper |
17 November |
Lecture 4 - Cort van der Linden |
24 November |
Lecture 5 - Colijn |
1 December |
Lecture 6 - Beel |
7 December |
Lecture 7 - Cals |
15 December |
Conference on Political Biographies |
Lecture 1
Introductory lecture on Dutch politicians and leadership based on his book ‘Stijlen van Leiderschap’ (Styles of Leadership).
Lecture 2
By Dr. Jan Drentje
Lecture on Thorbecke, architect of the Dutch Constitution of 1848
Lecture 3
By Dr. Jeroen Koch
Lecture on Abraham Kuyper, an important figure in the emancipation of the protestant citizens in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Lecture 4
By Johan den Hertog
Lecture on Cort van der Linden, leader of the war-cabinet 1914-1918. Introduced universal suffrage and women suffrage.
Lecture 5
By Dr. Herman Langeveld
Lecture on Hendrikus Colijn, prime minister in the interbellum
Lecture 6
By Drs. Lambert Giebels
Lecture on Beel, an influential post-war political leader
Lecture 7
By Paul van der Steen
Lecture on Cals, Political leader in stormy times
On 15 December a conference will be held on Political Biographies.
Note: This lecture series will be in Dutch, a more complete description of the content and information on enrollment can be found of the Dutch version of this website (click on the Dutch flag in the upper righthand corner).