The Dutch East India Company (VOC), once the most formidable trading entity in the world, set the stage for the modern global economy. Although it officially dissolved in 1799, the question arises: Who benefits from the VOC’s legacy in the modern era? This exploration delves into the remnants of the VOC found in today’s corporations,...
The Dutch East India Company, known as Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) in Dutch, stands as a monumental figure in the annals of history, epitomizing the zenith of trade, maritime dominance, and the complexities of colonization. Established in 1602, the VOC heralded the dawn of the global trade era, wielding unparalleled power that forever altered the...