Reunion of Lorraine to France Volume 2 by Joseph d'Haussonville

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The second volume of Joseph d'Haussonville's masterful history of the union of Lorraine with France.

This seminal work explores:

• The reign of Charles IV of Lorraine during the Thirty Years' War
• The complex relationship between the Duchy of Lorraine and the Kingdom of France
• The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) and its consequences for Lorraine
• Tensions between the House of Lorraine and the Holy Roman Empire
• The role of the Kingdom of Sweden in the European balance of power
• The successive French occupations of the duchy
• The struggle for Lorraine independence in the 17th century

Joseph d'Haussonville skillfully reveals the diplomatic and military stakes that shaped the destiny of Lorraine during this tumultuous period. This analysis is essential for understanding the relations between France and the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.

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