The Cradle of ColonialismHow the Dutch initiated colonialism in Southeast Asia. |
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... received a good education . Being more of a merchant than a sailor , he had prepared himself for the important post by taking special lessons in navigation . Sec- ond in command was Vice - Admiral Wybrand van Warwyck . Next came Jacob ...
... received a good education . Being more of a merchant than a sailor , he had prepared himself for the important post by taking special lessons in navigation . Sec- ond in command was Vice - Admiral Wybrand van Warwyck . Next came Jacob ...
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... received 100 reals , as was customary , over and above his salary . 2. His salary as director general was made retroactive at 400 guilders , which meant an increase of 100 guilders per month . In consideration of the " good services ...
... received 100 reals , as was customary , over and above his salary . 2. His salary as director general was made retroactive at 400 guilders , which meant an increase of 100 guilders per month . In consideration of the " good services ...
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... received to make sure that everyone received his ' legitimate ' share . One such combine , because of its widespread activities , was commonly referred to as the " Small Company . " 24 The Council of the Indies tried to curb this evil ...
... received to make sure that everyone received his ' legitimate ' share . One such combine , because of its widespread activities , was commonly referred to as the " Small Company . " 24 The Council of the Indies tried to curb this evil ...
Contents
The Land and the People | 3 |
The Sea | 8 |
The Sea Lanes Become Longer | 16 |
Copyright | |
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