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Eighty Years' War


 

The Eighty Years' War, or Dutch Revolt, was the war of secession between the Netherlands and Spain, as well as subsequent union of Portugal and Spain, that lasted from 1568 to 1648. The war resulted in the Netherlands being recognized as an independent country and as a world power. The region now known as Belgium also became established, as part of the Netherlands.

Colonial theatre

The war between the countries extended to the colonies as well as far away as Macao, East Indies, Ceylon, Formosa, the Philippines, and Brazil, and others.

Related Topics:
Macao - East Indies - Ceylon - Formosa - Philippines - Brazil

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Background to the War
The War
Colonial theatre
Peace
Battles
See also

 

 

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