An anti-factory? Dutch Ternate and its role in preventing trade and production of a global commodity
In his encyclopedic Oost en Nieuw Oost Indien (1724–26), the Reverend François Valentijn prided himself on providing the first extensive description of Maluku. He began with Ternate, a small volcanic island and the seat of the most powerful Sultanate in the region. Historically, Ternate was a global hub, drawing