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Anglo-Dutch Wars |
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Anglo-Dutch Warsor Dutch WarsFour naval conflicts between England and the Dutch Republic in the 17th–18th century. The First (1652–54), Second (1665–67), and Third (1672–74) Anglo-Dutch Wars all arose from commercial rivalry between the two nations, and victories by England established its naval might. The two countries had been allied for a century when the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780–84) broke out over Dutch interference in the American Revolution. By 1784 the Dutch Republic had declined dramatically in power and prestige. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Throughout a costly conflict in
Brazil which occupied the Republic's attention (and drained the
WIC's coffers) for the decade following Brouwer's escapade,
and a series of devastating Anglo-Dutch wars in the ensuing years which
spread across the Atlantic, "Chile" somehow remained on the
horizon. The Anglo-Dutch wars were but one site
of their literary and political relations. |
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