Letters and Papers, Vol. 3: Relating to the First Dutch War, 1652 1654 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Rawson Gardiner

9780265229392: Letters and Papers, Vol. 3: Relating to the First Dutch War, 1652 1654 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265229391 ISBN 13: 9780265229392

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Relive the naval and diplomatic drama of the First Dutch War through original letters and official documents from 1652–1654.

This volume presents a curated selection of letters and papers from the period, edited by Samuel Rawson Gardiner. It offers firsthand accounts, orders, and reports that illuminate how the war unfolded and how the Dutch and English authorities governed the response to maritime challenges.

Designed for readers who want a clear view of 17th‑century naval affairs, it combines the voices of captains, council officials, and merchants to show how decisions were made, how fleets moved, and how crises were managed on the water and ashore.

Explore the sequence of events, from convoy operations to battles and their aftermath.
See how communications and orders shaped naval strategy and daily seamanship.
Gain insight into logistics, supplies, and the handling of merchant ships during wartime.
Encounter annotations and editorial context that help connect the documents to broader history.

Ideal for students, history readers, and anyone who values primary sources in naval history.

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