Routledge - The Anglo-Dutch Wars of the Seventeenth Century

Explore a detailed historical analysis of the Anglo-Dutch Wars (1652-54, 1665-67, 1672-74) in this volume from the Modern Wars In Perspective series. This study provides a deep look into the naval, political, and economic contexts that defined these conflicts. As both nations competed over trade, this book examines how mercantile interests and representative institutions shaped the course of history in both England and the Dutch Republic. Professor Jones provides a comparative look at how different governments handled the pressures of war. The text evaluates the English versus the Dutch, the Commonwealth versus the restored monarchy, and the Republican versus the Orangist systems. By looking at the economic effects of these struggles, the book also examines how these wars helped speed up the formation of a professional naval class. This is an essential resource for readers interested in business and economic history, maritime conflict, and seventeenth-century political structures.