Season 9 · Episode 11
443 Charles' Great Game
For glory...and a free hand with parliament
The History of England · David Crowther
March 29, 202645m 33s
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Show Notes
In 1672, Charles sought to put the Treaty of Dover into operation; to join Louis XIV in making war on the Dutch Republic. The plan was to replace de Witt's government with William of Orange as Stadholder, capture key Zealand ports for England, and secure further financial support from Louis. And thus have a free hand with parliament. All that was needed was victory at sea for the Anglo French fleet.
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