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European Crisis in 17th Century Dispatches from Brussels
Reports from Brussels depict Spanish and French tensions with Dutch, Italian, and Bavarian actors amid rises in military plans. Letters note Danes recruiting, Tyrol weather delays, and proposals by England’s Stanhope provoking Dutch ire, as monarchic prestige clashes with uneasy peace efforts.
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Brussels
Bazaria
Bavaria
Netherland
D’ Avaux
Spain
Gelderland
Berguenopzoom
Marffricht
Italy
Duke of Seva
Denmark
Copenhagen
Tyrol
Juliert
Paris
Stanhope
England
States General
France
Sluyze
Bersuenopzoom
Breda
Boiffaduc
Grave
Maeflriccnt
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Offend
Newport
Europe
Saabis
Franconia
Rhine
Holland
Munster
Lewis
Badén
Elettor
Avaux
Count Briard