In this collection of primary sources, Samuel Rawson Gardiner offers a detailed account of the First Dutch War, a pivotal conflict between England and the Netherlands in the mid-seventeenth century. Drawing on letters, diaries, and official documents from both sides of the conflict, Gardiner presents a vivid picture of the political, military, and diplomatic events that shaped this turbulent era of European history. This book is an essential resource for historians and military history enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.