02752cam a22003613u 4500 48697 UtSlPG 20260610134123.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12000861 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA DJ Edmundson, George, 1848-1930 Anglo-Dutch Rivalry During the First Half of the Seventeenth Century : being the Ford lectures delivered at Oxford in 1910 Anglo-Dutch Rivalry During the First Half of the 17th Century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-13 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Anglo-Dutch Rivalry During the First Half of the Seventeenth Century" by George Edmundson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the complex relationships and conflicts between England and the Dutch Republic during a pivotal period marked by maritime and commercial competition. Specifically, the book aims to analyze the causes and developments of the ongoing rivalry that eventually led to open hostilities between the two seafaring nations. The opening of the text sets the tone for an in-depth investigation into the political and economic dynamics that ignited tensions between England and the Netherlands. Edmundson introduces the backdrop of maritime prowess and trade interests that characterized both nations during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, emphasizing the shared history against a common enemy, Spain, while foreshadowing the inevitable conflicts that arose from their competitive spirits. He highlights key events, such as the Dutch wars and the interactions between influential leaders, which laid the groundwork for the escalating rivalry over fishing rights and trade supremacy. This initial exploration establishes the foundational context for the detailed analysis that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Netherlands Netherlands -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Commerce -- History -- 17th century Netherlands -- Commerce -- History -- 17th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48697 89536 89536