The Treaty of Breda 1667

filavaria: The Treaty of Breda was signed at the Dutch city of Breda, 31 July, 1667, by England, the United Provinces (Netherlands), France, and Denmark–Norway.  It brought a hasty and inconclusive end to the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665–1667). The most important clause left England in possession of New Netherlands, including New Amsterdam, renamed New York,…

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alibertinemusing-blog: SURINAME: SOUTH AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN ADVENTURE Some countries attract billions of tourists every year, and some simply don’t, and it’s not always a matter of how many attractions they possess. And while for the mainstream, these countries hold little importance, they are a haven for backpackers and tourists who want to get off the beaten…

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