Jonathan Barth

Explore the unexpected naval conflict between Protestant Republics England and Netherlands. Dive into political intrigues, diplomatic missions, and economic rivalries that fueled tensions. Uncover the start of the First Anglo-Dutch War amidst historical animosity and contrasting perspectives.

Discussion on the negative portrayal of American history in universities, the impact of survey courses on students' perspectives, challenges to anti-market narratives in economic history, the debate on history's place in humanities or social sciences, and the neglect of studying the US Constitution in academia.