Episode 2 of 3
Dutch Plundering of Trade
- When
- Unknown
- Where
- Maritime routes
Dutch forces plundered Spanish and Portuguese maritime trade, on which Spain was wholly dependent after the economic collapse.
After the economic collapse, Spain became wholly dependent on maritime trade. The Dutch, who had made their navy a priority during the Twelve Years' Truce, proceeded to plunder Spanish and especially Portuguese maritime trade.
Sources
- Habsburg Spain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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