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Early Western Civilization

This lecture examines the expansion of European governments and economies due to exploration and conquest, focusing on the Dutch East India Company (DEIC). It discusses William Carr's travel guide of Holland, written in the 17th century, where he describes the DEIC as a “Commonwealth within a commonwealth.” Carr's analysis includes evidence of the company's influence and economic power in relation to foreign nations, highlighting the DEIC's perception of its position in the global trade network and its significance in early Western civilization.

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Early Western Civilization

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  1. Early Western Civilization Lecture #15 Exploration and Conquest

  2. Theme European governments and economies expanded as a result of exploration and conquest.

  3. Dutch East India Company • Who was William Carr? When did he write this travel guide of Holland? What was the Dutch East India Company (also known as the DEIC)? • What did Carr when he called the DEIC as a “Commonwealth within a commonwealth?” What evidence did he use to prove this point? • Based on Carr’s description, how did the DEIC view it’s position in foreign nations?

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