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

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The first volume of Joseph d'Haussonville's masterful history of the reunion of Lorraine with France.

This seminal work explores:

• The origins of the Duchy of Lorraine and its medieval independence
• The complex relationship between the House of Lorraine and the Kingdom of France
• The role of the Holy Roman Empire in the destiny of Lorraine
• The dynastic links between Lorraine and the Habsburgs of Austria
• The strategic position of Lorraine between France and the Empire
• The political and territorial issues from the 16th to the 18th century
• The diplomatic process leading to the annexation of 1766

Joseph d'Haussonville skillfully reveals the diplomatic and dynastic stakes that shaped the destiny of Lorraine. This analysis is essential for understanding how this independent duchy became an integral part of France under Louis XV.

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