Dear INS Fellows,

I am pleased to send you information regarding the upcoming INS congress in Den Helder, The Netherlands, 4-8 July 2011. Attached you will find the general announcement, the call for papers, hotel information, and the registration form.

This congress promises to be one of the very best we have had. We have the cooperation of the Mayor of Den Helder and his Council, the Dutch Navy and the Navy Museum, the management of Fort Kijkduin, the forts and museum on the island of Texel, the International Commission for Military History, the Netherlands Institute for Military History, and several hotels. In addition to what we anticipate to be an outstanding selection of papers, we plan to have meals and receptions at the Fort, the Naval Officers Club, a 19th century ramming ship that is part of an outstanding navy museum, and elsewhere, as well as other interesting activities. If you can come a day or two early you are invited to watch the activities of Navy Days, including the tattoo by the Marine Band and a reception. If you can stay a day later, we hope to offer the opportunity to tour the historical sites of the 1799 battle in the north of Holland.

As plans become more fixed I will send you updated information. You should also check for more information on our website.

I very much hope that you will plan to participate in this congress. Please note that because Den Helder is a popular seaside resort city, we were very fortunate to get hotels to hold rooms for us during high season. These rooms will be released on May 15th, and it is very unlikely that any will be available after that date. Therefore, it is very important that you reserve your rooms as soon as is possible.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I hope to see you all in Den Helder in July!

David Markham, President

Ninth International Napoleonic Congress

Napoleonic Europe At Its Peak

Den Helder, The Netherlands    July 4–8, 2011

The International Napoleonic Society will hold its ninth International Napoleonic Congress in the beautiful resort coastal city of Den Helder, The Netherlands, a short train ride from Amsterdam. Napoleon had a series of fortresses built and/or expanded, most notably Fort Kijkduin, where much of the congress will be held. This year Den Helder commemorates the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s visit to the city.

We encourage papers that deal with the relationship between Napoleonic France and The Netherlands and other smaller European nations. We are planning to have a number of special sessions on that topic, and are anxious to receive paper proposals for those sessions. We are also looking for papers/sessions dealing with the lasting impact of French rule in Europe, as well as papers looking at all aspects of Napoleonic Europe at its peak.

Further information, including hotel information and a formal call for papers is available on the INS website (www.napoleonicsociety.com). We encourage scholars to submit paper proposals that reflect the theme of the Congress or are the result of important new research. The official languages of the Congress will be English, Dutch and French, though we strongly encourage papers to be presented in English as translation services will not be available. Previous International Napoleonic Congresses have been held in Canada, Italy, Israel, Georgia, Poland, France and Malta, and have attracted scholars and students from around the world. We encourage all people interested in this era to attend this Congress, whether or not they wish to give a paper.

For further information, please contact:

 J. David Markham, President
1841 52nd Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501-8000
ins@napoleonicsociety.com
Phone: (360) 786-1805     Fax: (416) 368 2887

Call For Papers

International Napoleonic Society

Ninth International Napoleonic Congress

Napoleonic Europe At Its Peak

Den Helder, The Netherlands    July 4 – 8, 2011

The International Napoleonic Society will hold its ninth International Napoleonic Congress in the beautiful resort coastal city of Den Helder, The Netherlands, a short train ride from Amsterdam. Napoleon had a series of fortresses built and/or expanded, most notably Fort Kijkduin, where much of the congress will be held. This year Den Helder commemorates the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s visit to the city.

We encourage papers that deal with the relationship between Napoleonic France and The Netherlands and other smaller European nations. We are planning to have a number of special sessions on that topic, and are anxious to receive paper proposals for those sessions. We are also looking for papers/sessions dealing with the lasting impact of French rule in Europe, as well as papers looking at all aspects of Napoleonic Europe at its peak.

Papers should be no more than 15 pages double-spaced, and presentations are limited to 20-30 minutes. Please complete the registration form and also include a one-page summary of your paper and a résumé. If your paper is selected for presentation, we will require a photograph of you as well. We encourage you to request an electronic version of the registration form so that you can submit it via email. When completed, please submit a printed version of your paper as well as an electronic version via email attachment or CD, using Microsoft WORD or another major word processing program. You may give us the printed version of your paper at the Congress. If requested, you will be given an opportunity to make revisions to your paper. Selected papers will be published in our journal, Napoleonic Scholarship, and/or on our website.

The official languages of the conference will be English, Dutch and French. We encourage presentation of papers in English as there will be no translation services available. Hotel and further information will be forthcoming via email and on our website. Because Den Helder is a resort city, all hotel reservations must be made no later than Sunday, May 15th.

We urge you to check for further information and forms on our official website, www.napoleonicsociety.com. If you have not already done so, please send us your email address, as that is our preferred method of communication.

For further information, please contact:

J. David Markham, President
International Napoleonic Society
1841 52nd Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501-8000
ins@napoleonicsociety.com
Phone: (360) 786-1805  Fax: (416) 368 2887

Recommended Hotels
Ninth International Napoleonic Congress
Napoleonic Europe At Its Peak
Den Helder, The Netherlands July 4–8, 2011

Each participant is responsible for his or her hotel arrangements.

Please note that it is important to let the hotel know you are with the congress.

Rooms are being held until 15 May. After that there will be no guarantee that you will find a hotel room in town, as this is high season and the rooms will fill almost overnight.
Please do not wait until the last minute to book your hotel!

Rooms are held from 1 or 2 – 9 or 10 July to allow participants to arrive in time to see the excellent Navy show on Sunday and to leave after the Congress. There may be an optional activity on Saturday, 9 July.

Please be certain to inform the INS of your hotel arrangements via the registration form or via email: ins@napoleonicsociety.com

Grand Hotel Beatrix (Host Hotel)****

Badhuisstraat 2-10

1783 AK Huisduinen/Den Helder
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)223 624 000
Fax: +31 (0)223 627 324
Email: info@grandhotelbeatrix.nl
Website: http://www.grandhotelbeatrix.nl/
€142.5 per night(approximately $196 USD) for a luxury standard double room.
€112 (approximately $155 USD) for a luxury standard single room.
€227.5 (approximately $315 USD) for a large suite with sea view.

This hotel, which is serving as the host hotel, is only a five-minute walk from the fort and is highly recommended. It is across the street from the sea. All rooms are brand-new and air-conditioned. A luxury breakfast buffet (warm and cold) is included, as is access to the pool/sauna/steam bath/whirlpool and wireless Internet. The restaurant is outstanding, and another excellent restaurant overlooking the sea is just a few steps away. The hotel is also offering all participants a reception at a time to be determined.

Please note that they have reserved 40 rooms and one suite for us for 1 – 10 July until 15 May.

Lands End Hotel***

Havenplein 1
1781 AB den helder,
Netherlands
Phone: +31(223) 621570
Fax: +31 (223) 628540
Email: hotel@landsend.nl
Website: http://www.landsend.nl/
Contact person: Rob Boel
20 rooms have been reserved from 2 – 9 July.
€77.50 single room including breakfast and tax.
€99.00 double room including breakfast and tax.
€118.5 triple room including breakfast and tax.

This hotel is close to the Naval Academy where some of the congress will take place. All rooms have a full view of the sea, and there is a very good restaurant on site as well. It is a new hotel with excellent rooms.

Forest Hotel***

Julianaplein 43
1781 HA Den Helder
Tel : +31(0)223-614858

Fax : +31(0)223-618141

1-877-861-5550

Email: info@foresthotel.nl
Website: http://www.foresthotel.nl/home_en.htm

The hotel has booked 10 rooms from 2-10 July.
€77.50 per night for a single room, tax and continental breakfast included.
€99.5 per night for a twin or double room, tax and continental breakfast included.

This hotel is in the center of the city, close to the train station and the square. It is a charming hotel with a nice park across the street. You should be aware that there is no lift to the lobby, which is one story above ground level. There is lift to the rooms from the lobby.