The Story continues...
Back in 1600, the first VOC ships arrived at the Spice Islands. They were welcomed by the islanders. Then the real reason why the VOC came started to unrafel which resulted < spoiler book 1 > in a black page in our history.
Oyang, is showing Wari what happens next to the two brothers Manu and Rue which you can read in book 2.
Are you really a conquerer if you killed thousands of people? Are you really a freedom fighter if you fight to get your land back? The black pages continue....
Themes
We are made by this event
On world level, the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands occupied a prominent position with regard to its political and military power, especially at sea. An accomplishment to be proud of if you ignore its true price, the black pages.
Don’t let it trap you, be better
These black pages can be somewhat depressing, but we need learn its lessons, so history will not repeat itself. It would surprise you how much colonialism still affects our ways of building businesses and economy. May this story inspire you to be a great ancestor for future generations.
What is your legacy?
If someone gave you €100.- and told you he killed someone for it, would you accept it? If your country’s wealth was acquired by killing millions of people, would you want to give it back? Or would you like to know why?
Our true purpose in life is making our world a better place, the rest is secondary…
