International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great

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.</p><p>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.</P><P>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.</P><P><I>International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great</I> is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the history of diplomacy warfare and Early Modern Europe.</P>