When it comes to colonizing, conquering, and the likes, the stories we talk about most often are focused on national governments and religious entities. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is one of the interesting exceptions to their pattern. Equipped with military units, ships, servants, and weaponry, VOC built a gradual monopoly and ownership over Indonesian spice production from 1603 to 1799. These 200 years displayed the dangers of uncontrolled enterprises and the lasting impacts to this day. Tune in to get your TLDR breakdown of this small piece of Indonesian history.
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