The Cradle of ColonialismHow the Dutch initiated colonialism in Southeast Asia. |
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... town after town had fallen into his hands , found it increasingly difficult to supply his troops . The town fathers did what they could , but , when they , too , ran out of money , the Spanish legions mutinied and the campaign ground to ...
... town after town had fallen into his hands , found it increasingly difficult to supply his troops . The town fathers did what they could , but , when they , too , ran out of money , the Spanish legions mutinied and the campaign ground to ...
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... town could absorb so many people while other towns , such as Leiden and Haarlem , barred immigrants lest they become a liability . Around 1585 , the old town was bursting at the seams , and the first plan was drawn up for its ...
... town could absorb so many people while other towns , such as Leiden and Haarlem , barred immigrants lest they become a liability . Around 1585 , the old town was bursting at the seams , and the first plan was drawn up for its ...
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... town . Rana Mangala , however , still held an important trump card . Van den Broek and his co - hostages had never ... town . " We are not like those of Jacatra , " he said boldly . " We shall not run away and , if we are forced to ...
... town . Rana Mangala , however , still held an important trump card . Van den Broek and his co - hostages had never ... town . " We are not like those of Jacatra , " he said boldly . " We shall not run away and , if we are forced to ...
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The Land and the People | 3 |
The Sea | 8 |
The Sea Lanes Become Longer | 16 |
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