Amsterdam
Golden Age peak 1585 to 1670
Location and Figures
- Country: Netherlands
- Type: Historical
- Region: Europe
Overview
The warehouse of the 1600s world economy. The Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602 and often called the first multinational corporation, funneled spices, silks, and silver through the Amsterdam staple market, financing a golden age of canals and painting masters.
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