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Claire Sabel discusses the gem trade in SE Asia & the way it was impacted by European traders 17-18c
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Gems, Science, and Empire
17th century traders who traveled the sea routes between India and Southeast Asia were interested in spices, but they were also interested in gemstones, objects of desire, commercial value, and inc…
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