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- Jacques Attali - Netherlands


Chapter 8: Amsterdam, the mastery of the seas (1620-1788)
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Amsterdam's importance on the world stage exploded in the 17th and 18th centuries, thanks to sophisticated maritime development, advances in agriculture and industry, and the early development of international financial markets.
On FRANCE 24, Jacques Attali presents 15 episodes of "Lessons for the Future.” Airing Tuesdays at 6:55pm and Mondays at 6:10pm in Arabic, Paris time (GMT +1), the programme takes the form of three-minute “chapters” that trace 2,000 years of economic history. The programme is inspired by Attali’s best-seller "Lessons for the Future" ("Leçons pour l’avenir", Fayard 2006).
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