Four 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.
This is the complete article, containing 76 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page).
View More Summaries on Anglo-Dutch Wars
