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Dutch Trading Empire

Orin Brightfield

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Casa editrice: Publifye

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Dutch Trading Empire meticulously examines how the Netherlands, against the odds, rose to become a global commercial powerhouse during the 17th century. It highlights the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and the groundbreaking financial innovations, such as the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, that propelled its success. Through this lens, the book offers a comprehensive look at the origins of global trade and the foundations of modern capitalism, arguing that the VOC's unprecedented scale, coupled with Amsterdam's pioneering financial markets, allowed the Dutch Republic to establish a commercially dominant global presence.

 
The book charts the political and economic landscape of 16th and 17th century Europe, providing context for the rise of mercantilism and the decline of Spanish dominance. It then navigates the VOC's organizational structure, trade routes, and impact on regions from Southeast Asia to Southern Africa.

 
Finally, it delves into the Dutch financial revolution, exploring the development of sophisticated banking practices and the role of credit in enabling the VOC's expansion. By dissecting the structures and strategies that allowed the Dutch to establish their vast trading network, this book reveals the profound influence of commercial enterprise on shaping world history.
Disponibile da: 27/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 57 pagine.

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