Editors, Charles River
The Dutch East India Company: The History of the World's First Multinational Corporation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781540357502
- author:
- Editors, Charles River
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 56
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dutch East India Company: The History of the World's First Multinational Corporation The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was a powerful corporation that dominated international trade in the 17th century. At its peak, it was a major force in the spice trade, with merchants willing to risk life and limb to acquire the valuable commodity. Pepper, a staple spice, was once considered one of the most valuable commodities in the world. Its rarity and high demand led to conflicts and bloodshed over control of the spice trade. The VOC's success was built on its ability to navigate the turbulent seas and establish a monopoly on the spice trade. For further reading, a bibliography is included, providing a starting point for those interested in learning more about this fascinating period in history.
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