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The Netherlands in Bloom: A Captivating Guide to Prosperity and Peculiarity in the Dutch Golden Age

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Uncover the Truth Behind the Dutch Golden Age and the Legendary Tulip Mania
Get ready to learn how a tiny republic became the world's first global trading empire, the radical decisions that fueled its wealth, and the spectacular financial frenzy that almost brought it all crashing down. It's a gripping narrative of art, innovation, high-stakes speculation, and the birth of modern capitalism.

Two manuscripts in one The Dutch Golden A Captivating Guide to the Period of Great Wealth, Cultural Achievement, and Colonial Expansion in the NetherlandsThe Tulip A Captivating Guide to the Dutch Economic Bubble of the 17th Century and Its Impact on History
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of two foundational events that built the modern world, broken down into two distinct, engaging Part 1: The Dutch Golden AgeThe Blueprint for The surprising farming innovations and geographical advantages that created the Netherlands' unprecedented economic engine.The VOC & the Birth of the How the Dutch East India Company (the world's first multinational corporation) and the first stock exchange changed global trade forever.The Culture of How religious tolerance fueled a surge of scientific discovery and allowed a new middle class to sponsor the stunning works of Rembrandt and Vermeer.A Lasting See how this small nation's philosophy, technology, and sheer ambition laid the foundation for modern global society.Part 2: The Tulip ManiaStatus & How rare tulip bulbs became the ultimate social currency that fueled an uncontrollable frenzy of class competition.The High-Risk Meet the ordinary artisans and merchants who left their shops to gamble everything in the taverns—their strategies, triumphs, and devastating falls.The Market’s A compelling look into the volatile, unregulated networks where fortunes were made and lost overnight, trading a flower like it was the world's most valuable commodity.The Foundational Uncover the timeless, critical lessons this event holds for understanding today's biggest financial bubbles. And much, much more!
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114 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2025

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