The English and the Dutch fought three wars in the seventeenth century of which the first two were about
trade and the third
about King Charles II and his atempts to gain power. This essay outlines these
wars and the impact they had on the
trade, politics and religion of Europe at that time. It also allows us to understand better the motives and drive behind the English king engaging in various treaties, alliances and of course battle. Great detail is paid to historical fact.