"Anglo-Dutch competition during the first half of the 17th century. The Ford Lectures Delivered at Oxford in 1910" is an important study by the famous historian George Edmundson on the complex relationship between England and the Netherlands in the 17th century. The author examines the competition between these two great powers at a time when they were probably the largest trading powers in Europe. The book carefully examines various aspects of the conflicts and competition between England and Holland, as well as their mutual influence on the political and economic events of the time. This work is not only an important source for the study of the history of Europe in the 17th century, but also invites the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of diplomacy, trade and culture of that period.