Louis Xiv And The Origins Of The Dutch War

Author : Paul Sonnino
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0521531349

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Louis XIV and the Origins of the Dutch War by Paul Sonnino Pdf

This stylish and highly entertaining account of the origins of the Franco-Dutch War of 1672 is based on massive archival researches covering twelve countries. Contrary to the accepted historical opinion that there was a meeting of minds within Louis XIV's conseil d'en haut over the desirability of the war, Professor Sonnino chronicles a story of bitter division, in the course of which the contrasting personalities of the king and of his most intimate advisors emerge in vivid detail. Racine once eulogized the war as a brilliantly executed venture which put the insolent Dutch in their place. Saint-Simon, on the other hand, saw it as the disastrous result of endemic jealousies, in which Le Tellier and Louvois sought to displace Colbert in Louis' affections. From these early views the modern consensus, in spite of occasional dissenters, has gradually evolved. Professor Sonnino, however, breaks through the maze of interpretations with decisive new evidence, and in an unusually clear and lively evocation of the emotional element which pervaded high policy, explains the many agonizing decisions that preceded one of the most dramatic conflicts of the seventeenth century.

Author : Carl J. Ekberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015041873996

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The Failure of Louis XIV's Dutch War by Carl J. Ekberg Pdf

Begun as a royal adventure to enhance the glory of the king, the Dutch War sparked serious debate within the French government over the relationship of the ruler to the state. Ekberg focuses on one significant year of the war and explains how, despite opposition by several counselors, the king escalated the original conflict into a full European war and wrought a dramatic shift in French policy. The study is arranged thematically to bring clarity to a period of complex issues. Originally published in 1979. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Author : John A. Lynn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317899518

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The Wars of Louis XIV 1667-1714 by John A. Lynn Pdf

Warfare dominated the long reign of the `Sun-king', Louis XIV. For forty years from 1672, France was continuously at war and had one of the largest armies seen in the West since the fall of imperial Rome. The campaigns secured little territory, but almost bankrupted the country and the consequences for the French monarchy were dramatic - contributing to its eventual downfall. John Lynn examines the wars for evidence of a coherent strategic policy; he explores the operational logistics of the campaigns; and considers their significance for France's diplomatic, political, mililtary, administrative and institutional This is the first modern, comprehensive study in any language, and offers a vivid insight into 17th and 18th century statesmanship and warfare - reaching a climax with the defeat of France by Marlborough at Blenheim.

Author : George Satterfield
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047402411

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Princes, Posts and Partisans by George Satterfield Pdf

This volume explores French partisan warfare in the Spanish Netherlands during the Dutch War (1672-78). It considers such practices as contributions, fire-raids, and blockades before sieges. The author relies extensively on archival sources, and in many cases explores events that have been passed over by similar studies. Louis XIV and his generals used partisan warfare to fit a strategy of exhaustion to ensure territorial conquest. The French army's reliance on partisan warfare reveals the limitations of the war-making potential of Louis XIV's state; at the same time it leads to the emergence of a more modern practice of military operations to pursue theater-strategic objectives.

Author : William Young
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Diplomacy
ISBN : 9780595329922

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International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great by William Young Pdf

The Peace of Westphalia (1648), ending the Thirty Years' War, resulted in the rise of the modern European states system. However, dynasticism, power politics, commerce, and religion continued to be the main issues driving International politics and warfare. Dr. William Young examines war and diplomacy during the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great. His study focuses on the later part of the Franco-Spanish War, the Wars of Louis XIV, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars in the West. In addition, the author explores the wars of the Baltic Region and East Europe, including the Thirteen Years' War, Second Northern War, War of the Holy League, and the Great Northern War. The study includes a guide to the historical literature concerning war and diplomacy during this period. It includes bibliographical essays and a valuable annotated bibliography of over six hundred books, monographs, dissertations, theses, journal articles, and essays published in the English language. International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the history of diplomacy, warfare, and Early Modern Europe.

Author : Warren Hamilton Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : France
ISBN : UOM:39015010416801

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Louis XIV, an Informal Portrait by Warren Hamilton Lewis Pdf

Author : James Pritchard
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0521827426

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In Search of Empire by James Pritchard Pdf

Elusive Empire is the first full account of how during 1670 and 1730 French settlers came to the Americas. It examines how they and thousands of African slaves together with Amerindians constructed settlements and produced and traded commodities for export. Bringing together much new evidence, the author explores how the newly constructed societies and new economies, without precedent in France, interacted with the growing international violence in the Atlantic world in order to present a fresh perspective of the multifarious French colonizing experience in the Americas.

Author : Gijs Rommelse
Publisher : Uitgeverij Verloren
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9065509070

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The Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667) by Gijs Rommelse Pdf

Studie van de politieke en diplomatieke ontwikkelingen in Groot-Brittannië en de Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden voor en na het uitbreken van de Tweede Engels-Nederlandse oorlog in 1665.

Author : David Onnekink
Publisher : Springer
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349951369

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Reinterpreting the Dutch Forty Years War, 1672–1713 by David Onnekink Pdf

This book aims to reinterpret current perceptions of the Dutch Forty Years War (1672-1713), usually regarded as a struggle against the expansionism of Louis XIV, birthing the European balance of power. Particular attention is given to recent international relations theory, through the examination of popular and official documents, as well as political and diplomatic correspondence. While focusing on the emergence and appropriation of Universal Monarchy and Balance of Power discourses, this book also provides counter discourses, allowing readers to explore the lively domestic debate on foreign policy along partisan lines.

Author : David Onnekink,Gijs Rommelse
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107125810

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The Dutch in the Early Modern World by David Onnekink,Gijs Rommelse Pdf

Presents an overview of early modern Dutch history in global context, focusing on themes that resonate with current concerns.

Author : James Rees Jones
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019185763

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The Anglo-Dutch Wars of the Seventeenth Century by James Rees Jones Pdf

This is a study of the trade wars between England and Holland in 1652-54, 1665-67 and 1672-74, set in their naval, political and economic contexts. The book considers the role and influence of powerful mercantile interest groups on government policy for both countries.

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : John Donald
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015019982662

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The Origins of War in Early Modern Europe by Jeremy Black Pdf

Author : Ragnhild Marie Hatton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1976-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349156597

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Louis XIV and Europe by Ragnhild Marie Hatton Pdf

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612343976

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War in European History, 1660-1792 by Jeremy Black Pdf

The books in the Essential Bibliographies series include an essay by a noted scholar on the important historiographical issues and a pertinent bibliography for a particular period or theme in military history. They serve as research tools for librarians, researchers, and readers with a professional interest and as a starting point for pursuing further studies. This title, the second in the series by Jeremy Black (War in European History, 1494-1660), fills the relative neglect of the time period between the age of military revolution and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. In Europe, both Austria and Russia had driven back the Ottoman Turks, and the fate of their empire--the "Eastern Question"--became an important issue in European power politics. Within Europe, no power in Western or Central Europe, despite major efforts by France and Austria, respectively, could match Russia's rise to dominance in Eastern Europe. By contrast, Britain won the struggle for European maritime superiority, decisively so in 1759, and that led to its success over France in the battle over transoceanic colonies. The War of American Independence (1775-83) eventually ranged around the world as well. Although the British lost the struggle to control the thirteen colonies, which became the independent United States of America, the British survived what, from 1778, also became a war with France, Spain, the Dutch, and leading Indian powers with most of their empire retained. War in European History, 1660-1792, covers it all.

Author : Alfred H.A. Soons
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004351578

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The 1713 Peace of Utrecht and its Enduring Effects by Alfred H.A. Soons Pdf

“The 1713 Peace of Utrecht and its Enduring Effects,” edited by Alfred H.A. Soons, presents an interdisciplinary collection of contributions marking the occasion of the tercentenary of the Peace of Utrecht.