Letters and Papers, Vol. 1: Relating to the First Dutch War, 1652-1654 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Rawson Gardiner

9780266253174: Letters and Papers, Vol. 1: Relating to the First Dutch War, 1652-1654 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266253172 ISBN 13: 9780266253174

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Complete, documentary access to the First Dutch War

This edition collects letters and papers from 1652 to 1654, presented in clear, chronological order with fresh introductions to each part. It reproduces Dutch copies from The Hague and offers careful notes to help readers follow the naval and political events of the era. The editor explains how the documents are arranged and why, making the material easier to explore and verify.

The volume presents a mix of parliamentary actions, naval orders, and firsthand accounts from both sides of the conflict. It covers preparations for war, strategic discussions, and key engagements in which English and Dutch fleets clashed along the coast and at sea. Readers will encounter official correspondence, proclamations, and reports that illuminate the challenges of running a mid-17th‑century naval war.

Structured in parts that focus on reminiscences, the approach to war, and related issues
Introductions to each part to frame context and significance
Extensive documentation of councils, orders, and maritime actions
Notes clarifying dates, terminology, and translation decisions

Ideal for readers of naval history, constitutional questions of the period, and those seeking a documentary view of early modern war at sea.

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