Lorraine's Union with France Vol 1 by Joseph d'Haussonville

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

This authoritative work explores:

• The origins of the Duchy of Lorraine and its medieval independence
• Complex relations between the House of Lorraine and the Kingdom of France
• The role of the Holy Roman Empire in Lorraine's destiny
• Dynastic ties between Lorraine and the Austrian Habsburgs
• Lorraine's strategic position between France and the Empire
• Political and territorial stakes from the 16th to 18th centuries
• The diplomatic process leading to the 1766 annexation

Joseph d'Haussonville reveals with finesse the diplomatic and dynastic stakes that shaped Lorraine's destiny. Essential analysis for understanding how this independent duchy became an integral part of France under Louis XV.

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