1666. Great naval victory of the English over the Dutch, in the Downs.
Resort to arms by the Scotch Covenanters; they are defeated.
"DISCOVERY OF GRAVITATION." See xii, 51.
War against England declared by France.
Foundation of the Académie des Sciences, Paris.
Burning of London. See "GREAT FIRE IN LONDON," xii, 45.
William Penn joins the Society of Friends.
1667. Opening of the first fire-insurance office in London. Ravages up the Medway and Thames, England, by the Dutch, during negotiations for peace.
Treaty of Breda; peace between England, Holland, France, Denmark.
Publication of Milton's Paradise Lost.
1668. Triple alliance against France formed by England, Holland, and Sweden.