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Portugal's Secret War Against the Dutch East India Company
While most history buffs know about Portugal’s spice monopoly, few realize how fiercely they fought to keep it when the Dutch arrived. This episode explores the brutal naval conflicts of the early 17th century, focusing on the pivotal Battle of Macau in 1622 and the desperate defense of Portuguese Malacca. We’ll look at how a small garrison of mostly women, children, and elderly men held off a massive Dutch fleet, and how this victory preserved Portugal’s last major Asian foothold. You’ll hear about Governor Francisco de Távora’s tactical genius, the role of the Jesuits in mobilizing the…
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