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Based on Dutch archival records and primary and secondary sources in multiple languages, this study integrates indigenous peoples more fully in the Dutch Atlantic by examining Dutch-indigenous alliances in Brazil, the Gold Coast, West Central Africa, and New Netherland.

What is the current role of housing wealth in household retirement strategies across the European Union member states, and could this role be extended? This question is often raised by researchers and policymakers as governments search for ways to cut pensions expenditure. Owner-occupation could...

Lard, Lice and Longevity reconstructs economic policies implemented in Denmark and the Netherlands during the German occupation. It clearly shows that the experiences of both these countries during World War I, and during the 1930s equipped them to introduce extensive and intrusive economic...

Intro -- Contents -- List of Maps, Tables, and Figures -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Methods and Sources -- Structure of the Book -- PART I: COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS -- Chapter Two: The Development of the Antwerp Market before 1500 -- Antwerp's Early Development -- The...

This case study is part of the Contemporary Cases Online series. The series provides critical case studies that are original, flexible, challenging, controversial and research-informed, driven by the needs of teaching and learning.

This case study is part of the Contemporary Cases Online series. The series provides critical case studies that are original, flexible, challenging, controversial and research-informed, driven by the needs of teaching and learning.

Intro -- The Accidental Entrepreneur -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: The Surprise Entrepreneur -- 1 The Scenic Route To Boost -- Just a simple girl from a simple world -- First job, bad hair and many lessons -- The adventure that was supposed to last three months --...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Herring fishing -- 2 Interest rates -- 3 Banking and funds -- 4 Land registration and credit -- Postscript -- References -- Index.

Entrepreneurship -- History of Entrepreneurship -- Entrepreneurs -- Venture Value Creation -- Innovation & Creativity -- Niche Products & Services -- Intrapreneurship -- Creation of a Start-up Business -- New Business Planning -- Small Business Marketing -- Funding & Financial Viability --...