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People
The 17th century had more than its share of larger-than-life personalities from kings (Charles II) to rascals (Robert Holmes)...
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Politics
Social, cultural and religious conflicts roiled the cauldron of politics in the 17th century. When a leader lost an election one month, he might lose a vital organ the next...
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Places
In the 17th century European nations expanded into the world. Their trading posts dotted the newly detailed maps of coastal Africa and the Far East...
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Naval Strategy
The 17th century set the course for naval strategy for the next two centuries. But naval strategy was more than just what the admirals did on water...
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English & Dutch Ships
The detailed 3D ship models featured in Broadside showcased here. Get your favorite ship in crystal.
In fact, maybe you should get them all. Keep one on your kitchen table, another on your dresser and yet another on your windowsill...
Educational Resources
A list of educational links and resources for those interested in the history, events and personalities within Broadside.
Relevant websites from the United Kingdom, Netherlands and the United States are included in this comprehensive list...
Featured Videos...
 Andrew Lambert on The Overthrow of King James II | Andrew Lambert, author and Laughton Professor of Naval History at King's College in London, speaks on the overthrow of King James II by Princess Mary and Prince William III of Orange. |
 Ronald Hutton on Charles II's Exile and Restoration | Ronald Hutton, author and Professor of History at Bristol University, explains why Charles II continued to live in exile after Cromwell came to power, and describes the events that led to his eventual restoration as King of England. |
 Rosemary Baird on Louise De Kérouaille | Baird, Curator at the Goodwood House in Sussex, United Kingdom, speaks of the meeting between Charles II and Louise de Kérouaille, one of the King's many infamous mistresses. |