Savoy At War Deliberations In Italian Front
June 1693 report notes the Duke of Savoy using Quinquina to end his ague fits. A council at Turin debates dispatching fairs in the Duke’s absence. Savoyards encamped at Carignan await German and Spanish joining forces. French troops advance toward Peroniz valley as Catinat fortifies Peroniz Citadel. Nuncio proposals for truce fail. Confederates prepare three army bodies under the Duke, a German general, and Duke Selamberg.
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Duke of
Savoy
Quieres
Trin
St. Thomas
Provana
Beni
Carignan
Pragwela
Peroniz
Vaudois
Catinat
Caus
Fenefrella
Turin
Italy
France
Selamberg
Reflections on Rome and Teaby In the French Vatican Dispute
The piece discusses the slow progress toward ending the differences between Rome and France. It notes Rome will not concede and France remains aloof, with both courts seeking expedients to satisfy their interests. Segneri’s formulary is debated as precise or open to interpretation, and many expect France to let the issue rest as a strategic bid by the French king.
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Rome
France
Holy See
Signor Segneri
Pope