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Continental system
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What's The Definition Of Continental system?Synonyms | Synonyms for Continental system: Related Terms | Find terms related to Continental system: See Also | Continental system In Webster's Dictionary \Continental system\ (Hist.)
The system of commercial blockade aiming to exclude England
from commerce with the Continent instituted by the
{Berlin decree}, which Napoleon I. issued from Berlin Nov.
21, 1806, declaring the British Isles to be in a state of
blockade, and British subjects, property, and merchandise
subject to capture, and excluding British ships from all
parts of Europe under French dominion. The retaliatory
measures of England were followed by the
{Milan decree}, issued by Napoleon from Milan Dec. 17, 1807,
imposing further restrictions, and declaring every ship
going to or from a port of England or her colonies to be
lawful prize.
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