Provincialism, Not Exceptionalism is the Chief Challenge

James Kennedy resonates to a large extent with the praise and critique that Benjamin Schmidt offers. Kennedy sees little of Dutch exceptionalism, however, in the journal’s contributions, but does recognize its often limited international scope. That has chiefly to do with the journal’s focus on Dutch-Belgian balance and the contribution of specialists who often avoid more expansive comparisons. He hopes that the journal can find ways to enter into wider historiographical currents. This article is part of the forum 'Outside In? Reflections on BMGN – Low Countries Historical Review: Introduction... Mehr ...