This study of the Angloxxx;Dutch Wars (1652-54, 1665-67, 1672-74) sets them in their naval, political and economic contexts. Professor Jones compares the effectiveness of the governments under pressure; English with Dutch, Commonwealth with restored monarchy, Republican with Orangist; and the effects on their economies; and examines the importance of the wars in accelerating the formation of a professional officer corps and establishing battle tactics that would endure throughout the age of sail.
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This study of the Angloxxx;Dutch Wars (1652-54, 1665-67, 1672-74) sets them in their naval, political and economic contexts. Professor Jones compares the effectiveness of the governments under pressure; English with Dutch, Commonwealth with restored monarchy, Republican with Orangist; and the effects on their economies; and examines the importance of the wars in accelerating the formation of a professional officer corps and establishing battle tactics that would endure throughout the age of sail.
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New. This is a study of the trade wars between England and Holland in 1652-54, 1665-67 and 1672-74, set in their naval, political and economic contexts. The book considers the role and influence of powerful mercantile interest groups on government policy for both countries. Series: Modern Wars in Perspective. Num Pages: 254 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DDN; 3JD; HBJD1; HBLH; JWF; KCLT; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324. 1996. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.