Forging an Empire - The Portuguese Empire - Part 2 Commerce

The fabled sea passage to India was now a highway. The Indian Ocean was a massive free trade zone. Upon its waters the trade in spice brought in immense wealth to anyone willing to brave the dangers, the currents, and the politics. The Portuguese now burst into the scene like a storm and were determined to disrupt everything ================================== SPECIAL THANKS: Diogo da Cunha - a friend and incredible artist! ================================== Help out the show! CONTRIBUTE ON PATREON: ================================== DOWNLOAD FLASH POINT HISTORY PODCAST EPISODES: FOR ANDEROID USERS: FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: VISIT ON TWITTER: #age #discovery #Portugal