Monopoly

Explore the history of Monopoly, a board game that taps into people's aspirations for wealth and property ownership.

Explore the evolution of Monopoly from its Utopian origins as 'The Landlord's Game' to its modern-day commercial success.

The 1720 financial crisis saw the South Sea Company's share prices skyrocket before plummeting, causing widespread panic and economic devastation in Britain.

The Mississippi Bubble was a financial phenomenon in 18th century France, where John Law's paper money system created a speculative bubble that burst, causing widespread financial instability.

Explore the Dutch East India Company's impact on global trade through its establishment of monopoly over key commodities, role as a hub for intra-Asian trade, and provision of financial services.

The Emergence of Modern Capitalism in 17th-century Amsterdam: A Triangular Foundation of the Dutch East India Company, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, and the Amsterdam Exchange Bank shaped global capitalism.

Learn about the Dutch East India Company's innovative corporate structure that dominated 17th-century global commerce through state sponsorship and private investment.