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European military technology > European colonization success

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A common perception of the age of colonization is that the Europeans conquered the world by virtue of their vastly superior guns, cannons, and naval technology. However, military technology was only a small part of the story.

It Wasn't Just Guns: How the Dutch Won 🚢

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European military technologywas the primary reason forEuropean colonization success

“A common perception of the age of colonization is that the Europeans conquered the world by virtue of their vastly superior guns, cannons, and naval technology. However, military technology was only a small part of the story.”

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Dutch colonization success > shrewd politicking

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Thus, the Dutch did not succeed in Nantara through firepower alone, but through shrewd politicking. The VOCC played the game of thrones well, inserting themselves into local wars, meddling in internal donastic struggles and inciting rebellions.

@KingsandGenerals

Dutch colonization successrelied primarily onshrewd politicking

“Thus, the Dutch did not succeed in Nantara through firepower alone, but through shrewd politicking. The VOCC played the game of thrones well, inserting themselves into local wars, meddling in internal donastic struggles and inciting rebellions.”

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