The History Of The Reign Of Lewis The Great (Louis XIV)
by Legendre, Louis
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1st English Edition. rebacked in period style with original spine label.Some annotations and previous owners signature (S.L. Sony ? dated 1790)
Once the Austrians had defeated the Turks, they joined an alliance with France's other enemies. Leadership of this coalition came from the Dutch leader William of Orange, who became king of England in 1688 as William III, replacing James II who Louis XIV had supported. In 1688, France found itself involved in a new round of warfare against an alliance that included all the other major European powers: England, the Netherlands, Austria, and Prussia. Huguenot exiles driven out of France after 1685 waged an effective propaganda campaign against Louis XIV. The war of the League of Augsburg lasted until 1697. The death of the capable war minister Louvois in 1691 deprived Louis of a valuable advisor. Although the French won some major battles, Louis XIV was unable to break up the enemy coalition, and the final peace settlement was a barely disguised defeat for him.
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- Bookseller
- Barnaby Rudge (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24002
- Title
- The History Of The Reign Of Lewis The Great (Louis XIV)
- Author
- Legendre, Louis
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st English edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- D. Brown
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1699
- Pages
- [44],310,[6]
- Size
- 5” x 7 ½”
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- history, biography, France
- Bookseller catalogs
- 17th Century;
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