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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. 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.

Table of Contents
List of illustrations; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Peace without end; 2. The king's lair; 3. Breaking through; 4. The first postponement; 5. Serving the king in his manner; 6. The second postponement; 7. Picking up the pieces; 8. The king's touch; 9. The only game in town; Bibliography; Index.

Louis XIV and the Origins of the Dutch War

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 2/13/2003 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521531344, 978-0521531344
      ISBN10: 0521531349

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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. 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.

      Table of Contents
      List of illustrations; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Peace without end; 2. The king's lair; 3. Breaking through; 4. The first postponement; 5. Serving the king in his manner; 6. The second postponement; 7. Picking up the pieces; 8. The king's touch; 9. The only game in town; Bibliography; Index.

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