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    Discover how tiny Netherlands transformed from Roman backwater to global empire, inventing modern capitalism and dominating world trade, plus your essential 3-day Amsterdam guide.

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    The Dutch succeeded because they were willing to abandon old ways of doing things when new opportunities arose. They understood that diversity drives innovation and prosperity, and that standing still means falling behind.

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