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Routledge eBooks, pp. 23–98

Abstract

In the course of the 17th century the trade entrepôt of Makassar, and the state of Gowa-Tallo of which it was the capital, repeatedly clashed with the VOC over access to the Moluccan spices. This chapter investigates the early evolution of this conflict, highlighting the consequential role that the VOC’s alliance with Ternate had for this relationship. Makassar has often been presented as merely an open trading port, or bandar , juxtaposed against the VOC’s aggressive attempts to control the spice trade. This chapter tries to nuance this view by highlighting the active political and military role Gowa-Tallo played in the Moluccas.

Authors 2

1. Adam Clulow
2. Tristan Mostert Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University