The Federalist Papers · Federalist No. 6 · paragraph 14
The provinces of Holland, till they were overwhelmed in debts and taxes, took a leading and conspicuous part in the wars of Europe. They had furious contests with England for the dominion of the sea, and were among the most persevering and most implacable of the opponents of Louis XIV.Read in context ›
Publius · Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison · 1787–1788
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