Antwerp: city of innovation & intrigue

<p>In the 16th century, Antwerp was a global centre of trade, talked about around the world. Michael Pye considers its rise and bloody fall</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the 16th century, Antwerp was a global city that was talked about around the world –&nbsp;a centre of commerce, trade, knowledge and innovation, plus one of scandal, murder, secrets and intrigue. Michael Pye, author of <em>Antwerp: The Glory Years,</em> considers its rise and bloody fall.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>(Ad) Michael Pye is the author of <em>Antwerp: The Glory Years </em>(Allen Lane, 2021). Buy it now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Antwerp-Glory-Years-Michael-Pye/dp/0241243211/?tag=bbchistory045-21&amp;ascsubtag=historyextra-social-hexpod</p> &#10;&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color: grey; font - size: 0.75em; '>See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>