The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 4John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Great Britain |
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... brought into touch with the West ; and the luxuries of the East , which had hitherto passed through so many hands before they reached the European market , could now be brought direct to Lisbon . As a result , the sea - borne trade of ...
... brought into touch with the West ; and the luxuries of the East , which had hitherto passed through so many hands before they reached the European market , could now be brought direct to Lisbon . As a result , the sea - borne trade of ...
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... brought into the country competed as we have seen , mostly with linens from the continent , and the greater cheapness of the former ensured them a general welcome , whether they were plain or printed . About 1676 , however , calico ...
... brought into the country competed as we have seen , mostly with linens from the continent , and the greater cheapness of the former ensured them a general welcome , whether they were plain or printed . About 1676 , however , calico ...
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... brought into the town by cutting off convoys . He never completely succeeded ; light parties were always bringing in victuals by some unexpected route ; and nothing more serious took place than actions of scouts and outposts . Then ...
... brought into the town by cutting off convoys . He never completely succeeded ; light parties were always bringing in victuals by some unexpected route ; and nothing more serious took place than actions of scouts and outposts . Then ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Portuguese suzerainty over Ormuz | 12 |
Later governors | 19 |
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