Reinterpreting the Dutch Forty Years War, 1672-1713

This book aims to reinterpret current perceptions of the Dutch Forty Years War (1672-1713), usually regarded as a struggle against the expansionism of Louis XIV, birthing the European balance of power. Particular attention is given to recent international relations theory, through the examination of popular and official documents, as well as political and diplomatic correspondence. While focusing on the emergence and appropriation of Universal Monarchy and Balance of Power discourses, this book also provides counter discourses, allowing readers to explore the lively domestic debate on foreign policy along partisan lines.

Author: David Onnekink
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
Published: 01/30/2017
Pages: 138
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781349951352

About the Author

David Onnekink is Assistant Professor of the Department of History at Utrecht University, the Netherlands.