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Adriaen Block, the Discovery of Long Island Sound and the New Netherlands Colony
An interesting and comprehensive essay on Adriaen Block, the development of New Netherlands, Dutch trade, and the impact of the Little Ice Age in Europe on fur trade in North America.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: The Civil War in Barbados
An interesting and detailed look at how the Civil War in England affected the Caribbean island of Barbados. Find out how this small island influenced British navigation laws and why it was a place of political asylum during the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Dutch West India Company
This Wikipedia article on the Dutch West India Company discusses its similarities to the Dutch East India Company, its establishment of many colonies and trading posts, its initial success, and the eventual downfall of the company.