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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive look into the history of European trade and conquest in the Asian Archipelago, an area consisting of the islands between the Malay Peninsula and Australia. Beginning with the first European expeditions in the early 16th century, the author traces the arrival of Portuguese and Spanish explorers, drawing from accounts of their voyages and observations. The book describes in detail the power struggles between European colonial powers, particularly the Dutch and English, as they fought to control the region's rich spice trade. The author also discusses the devastating effects of piracy on the peoples and economies of the region. Through a comprehensive overview of primary and secondary sources, the author provides a rich and nuanced account of the history of the region, exploring themes of trade, exploration, colonialism, and their profound impacts on the native population. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330120033_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330120033
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330120033
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)