The database and methodology -- The Dutch expansion in Asia up to 1660 -- Connecting the Asian regions: The trading and shipping network in operation after 1620 -- The development of the VOC fleet -- The shipping and logistics in operation -- Knitting all the threads together: the logistics of the network -- An analysis of the development of VOC shipping in Asia until 1660 -- Fleets per region -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- List of vessels in service during the period 1596-1660
Summary
An engaging and definitive study of the secrets of the vast commercial success of the Dutch East India Company
Analysis
Archeology
History, geography, and auxiliary disciplines
Archeologie
Geschiedenis
Europese expansie
VOC
Scheepvaart
Azie
Intra Aziatische handel
transport
(VOC) fleet
(spice) trade
Nederlandse geschiedenis
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-188) and index
