Established in 1602, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) was a pioneering multinational corporation that dominated global trade, particularly in spices, silk, and porcelain. It functioned through a powerful fleet and colonial outposts, generating immense wealth for its shareholders and the Dutch Republic. Today, historians and economists study its innovative business model and complex legacy.
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