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Perilous State of Europe Warns for Lasting Peace
The text argues security rests on a strong peace with France after decades of wars and shifting truces. It cites the Westphalia settlement, Spanish Netherlands troubles, and the Pyrenees and Aix-la-Chapelle treaties, warning past guarantees failed and a durable peace must be sought now. Key figures and places include France, Spain, Flanders, Luxemburg, and the Pyrenees context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of State
France
Westphalia
Mediterranean
Spanish Netherlands
Philip IV
Spain
Aix la Chapelle
Nimeguen
Ryswick
Charles II
Dorn
Fieh
Faber
Catalonia
Pyrenees
Astoig
Flanders
Hainault
Luxemburg
Macle
Sambre