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The earliest European contacts with parts of southern and eastern Asia aimed at
trade in the exotic products of the East; Europeans used their seapower to
establish control over the trade routes. The European countries fought each other
for ...
The earliest European contacts with parts of southern and eastern Asia aimed at
trade in the exotic products of the East; Europeans used their seapower to
establish control over the trade routes. The European countries fought each other
for ...
Page 458
Certain “model industries” (mostly textile factories) were established but were
only partly successful. The economic policy of the absolutist state also resulted in
strong interference with trade organizations. The guilds were suppressed or at ...
Certain “model industries” (mostly textile factories) were established but were
only partly successful. The economic policy of the absolutist state also resulted in
strong interference with trade organizations. The guilds were suppressed or at ...
Page 1158
The regatta has attracted competitors from all parts of the world, and the Grand
Challenge Cup for eight oars (established 1839) and the Diamond Challenge
Sculls for single scullers (1844) have long been the most coveted trophies in
rowing.
The regatta has attracted competitors from all parts of the world, and the Grand
Challenge Cup for eight oars (established 1839) and the Diamond Challenge
Sculls for single scullers (1844) have long been the most coveted trophies in
rowing.
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