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Until about 1580 Spain was the 'top dog' in Europe. The revolt of the Dutch provinces from 1568 onwards and the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 (combined with state bankruptcy in Spain itself) mark the start of a long decline.

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From about 1400 to 1700, the Dutch were the leading economic power in Europe. They gain considerable wealth exporting, textiles, glass, and jewelry.

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