HIS103Y1 Lecture Notes - Philip Iii Of Spain, Spanish Empire
Document Summary
Miscalculations by louis for short campaign to capture the last gate open to austria. Ga born to take back all the french gains. Austrians did not devote all their resources violated the provision. Balance of power - neither side overpowered but william limited french power. Louis - change in character - no longer prince in pursuit of glory. Letter wrote to his ambassador - although this peace and treaty could be jeopardized, it is important to preserve peace for my people . Peace = important - huge sign for having changed character. When french national security was in trouble - resolved to force. It must be done through diplomacy, negotiations, not war. Treaty can be altered by death of charles ii - king of spain. Every single state was concerned in madrid late 1697. Charles ii (carlos) epilepsy very sick unable to produce an heir. Whoever inherits the throne may jeopardize the recently established - balance of power.
