> "And while it may appear like a historical quibble [...] You can imagine a very strong and compelling narrative [...] Kings and lords gave way to the Dutch Ea

> "And while it may appear like a historical quibble [...] You can imagine a very strong and compelling narrative [...] Kings and lords gave way to the Dutch East India Company, which laid groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. Our paper is a bit countercultural" The implications are fascinating, but it's very difficult to rewrite history even when you have a more correct version.