The Cradle of ColonialismHow the Dutch initiated colonialism in Southeast Asia. |
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... attack the enemy on its own terrain . But the Advocate- General persisted and the States General ordered Maurice to the attack . At Newport , the Dutch forces were met by a strong Spanish army . Thanks to Maurice's generalship , the ...
... attack the enemy on its own terrain . But the Advocate- General persisted and the States General ordered Maurice to the attack . At Newport , the Dutch forces were met by a strong Spanish army . Thanks to Maurice's generalship , the ...
Page 370
... attack on the remaining bulwark at the mouth of the river . The supply route between the fort and the ships , which were expected any day from Onrust , thus remained closed . Fortunately the Djakarta batteries remained silent , possibly ...
... attack on the remaining bulwark at the mouth of the river . The supply route between the fort and the ships , which were expected any day from Onrust , thus remained closed . Fortunately the Djakarta batteries remained silent , possibly ...
Page 382
... attack on the fort , " offering him half the loot . " The letter ended with a pathetic plea to offer as high a ransom " as you people are willing to pay . " . " 11 This was interpreted at the fort as indicating a chance to bargain over ...
... attack on the fort , " offering him half the loot . " The letter ended with a pathetic plea to offer as high a ransom " as you people are willing to pay . " . " 11 This was interpreted at the fort as indicating a chance to bargain over ...
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The Land and the People | 3 |
The Sea | 8 |
The Sea Lanes Become Longer | 16 |
Copyright | |
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