Reinterpreting the Dutch Forty Years War, 1672–1713

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Reinterpreting the Dutch Forty Years War, 1672–1713 is written by David Onnekink and published by Springer. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1349951366 (ISBN 10) and 9781349951369 (ISBN 13).

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.