14. kongres Mezinárodní společnosti pro výzkum 18. století (ISECS/SIEDS), Rotterdam, červenec 2015
14th Congress of the International Society for 18th Century Studies (ISECS/SIEDS), Rotterdam, July 2015

Summary/Abstract: The 14th Congress of the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (ISECS/SIEDS) took place in Rotterdam in July 2015, focusing on the theme "Opening Market." The event attracted a thousand participants who presented on topics related to trade, cultural exchanges, and the circulation of ideas and practices. Panels covered political-economic theories of the 18th century, including discussions on authors like Pufendorf, Mandeville, and Smith, as well as issues like the slave trade and the role of debt in the economy. The congress also highlighted the significance of European and intercontinental trade, with special attention to border regions and the emergence of new markets influenced by fashion and the circulation of artistic artifacts and books. Notable contributions included Veronika Čapská's presentation on translation flows in the Bohemian lands and Claire Mádlová's analysis of advertising strategies in the book trade. The event was hosted at the University of Rotterdam, which provided practical facilities and informal social spaces that were well-received by attendees.

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