Lorraine's Union with France Vol 2 by Joseph d'Haussonville

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

This authoritative work explores:

• The reign of Charles IV of Lorraine during the Thirty Years' War
• Complex relations 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 European power balance
• Successive French occupations of the duchy
• The struggle for Lorraine's independence in the 17th century

Joseph d'Haussonville reveals with finesse the diplomatic and military stakes that shaped Lorraine's destiny during this tumultuous period. Essential analysis for understanding relations between France and the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War.

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