The Unfortunate Voyage of the Batavia: E02: The Price of Spice

from History of the Netherlands · host Republic of Amsterdam Radio

In an age when traditional European feudalism was breaking down, the United Provinces of the Netherlands chartered the world's first corporation. The VOC would become a major authority for thousands of people, all around the world. In this episode we explore why and how the company came into existence, and what that meant for those who were (un)lucky enough to have anything to do with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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