Who became Portugal’s dangerous new rival at sea at the end of the 16th century? Why was this rival getting stronger?
| October 31, 2020 | Education
By the end of the 16th century, the Dutch (the inhabitants of the Northern Netherlands, freed from Spain) began their conquest in Indonesia, where the Portuguese had only a rare network of trading posts. Holland’s powerful industry ensured her victory in trade competition and military rivalry.
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