International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great: A Guide to the Historical LiteratureiUniverse, 2004 - 544 Seiten The Peace of Westphalia (1648), ending the Thirty Years' War, resulted in the rise of the modern European states system. However, dynasticism, power politics, commerce, and religion continued to be the main issues driving International politics and warfare. Dr. William Young examines war and diplomacy during the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great. His study focuses on the later part of the Franco-Spanish War, the Wars of Louis XIV, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars in the West. In addition, the author explores the wars of the Baltic Region and East Europe, including the Thirteen Years' War, Second Northern War, War of the Holy League, and the Great Northern War. The study includes a guide to the historical literature concerning war and diplomacy during this period. It includes bibliographical essays and a valuable annotated bibliography of over six hundred books, monographs, dissertations, theses, journal articles, and essays published in the English language. International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the history of diplomacy, warfare, and Early Modern Europe. |
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General Studies in International Political History | 5 |
The Art of Diplomacy in the Age of Louis XIV | 37 |
Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter | 64 |
French Expansionism and the Wars Against Spain | 123 |
England under Cromwell and Charles | 166 |
French Aggression Formation of the Grand | 215 |
The Partition Treaties and the War of | 303 |
The Struggle for Supremacy in the North and | 414 |
About the Author | 517 |
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