By the early 1600's, Amsterdam was the center of world trade [...] The seventeenth century saw the Dutch Republic become the center of a cultural flowering much as Italy had been during its Renaissance. Along with money to patronize the arts and sciences, the Dutch Republic had both a free and tolerant atmosphere and enterprising spirit willing to challenge old notions and creatively expand the frontiers of the arts and sciences.
Amsterdam, 1702
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Amsterdam Harbour, c. 1700 CE
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Typical canal house, c. 1600 CE
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View of Dordrecht, by Aelbert Cuyp - 1655 CE
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Dutch familiy, c. 1600 CE
Amsterdam would be a great place to base a game, especially during the age of Solomon Kane. I really like the map you posted, and this post has me wanting to read more about the Dutch during this time period.
ReplyDeleteI agree, even if I don't use the actual Amster, a lot of the characteristics of the RL-city have found its way into my world.
ReplyDeleteI've always looked for reference material in our own world first, and I find there's an abundance of available material. Not to mention that the internets are literally teeming with pictures and information.