Reunion of Lorraine to France Volume 1 by Joseph d'Haussonville

REUNION OF LORRAINE WITH FRANCE — VOLUME 1

How did an independent duchy, caught between France and the Holy Roman Empire, end up joining the kingdom of France after centuries of resistance? Joseph d'Haussonville skillfully traces the medieval origins of this exceptional destiny. A reference work for understanding the territorial formation of modern France.

THE ORIGINS OF THE DUCHY OF LORRAINE

This reference work explores:

• The origins of the duchy of Lorraine: Its medieval independence
• The complex relations between the House of Lorraine and the kingdom of France
• The Holy Roman Empire: Its role in Lorraine's destiny
• The dynastic ties between Lorraine and the Austrian Habsburgs
• The strategic position of Lorraine between France and the Empire
• The political and territorial stakes from the 16th to the 18th century
• The diplomatic process leading to the 1766 annexation

OTHER VOLUMES IN THE SERIES:

• Volume 2: Reunion of Lorraine with France - Volume 2 - The Thirty Years' War
• Volume 3: Reunion of Lorraine with France - Volume 3 - The reign of Louis XIV
• Volume 4: Reunion of Lorraine with France - Volume 4 - The definitive integration

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