James Mather
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An account of a 17th-century conflict between China and the Dutch sheds fresh light on why the West rose to global dominance Published April 10 2012
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The great trading companies that originated in early modern Europe are often seen as pioneers of western imperialism. The Levant Company was different, argues James Mather. Published April 18 2011
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