Spice Trade
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Dutch Expansion in East Asia: A Century of Trade Dominance
Explore the 17th century shift in maritime dominance from Portuguese to Dutch control through strategic trading posts and alliances.
The Rise of Dutch Commercial Supremacy in Southeast Asia
Explore the rise of Dutch dominance in Southeast Asia from 1602 to 1650s, supplanting Portuguese power with military and commercial might.
Portuguese Expansion into Asia: 15th to Early 16th Centuries
Portuguese dominance over Asian maritime trade routes from 1498 to early 16th century via military might and strategic bases.
The First Circumnavigation: Magellan's Voyage in 1522
Explore Ferdinand Magellan's historic 1522 circumnavigation, marking Europe's maritime dominance and reshaping global trade.