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France and Spain: the decline of Spanish military power; the War of Devolution.
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Louis XIV and Europe, 1661–1685
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France and Spain: the decline of Spanish military power; the War of Devolution
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What was one of the main reasons for the decline of Spanish military power during the reign of Louis XIV?
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The Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659 marked a significant territorial loss for Spain, which weakened its military position in Europe.
Key terms
- Louis XIV: The King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the 'Sun King,' who centralized power and expanded French territory through military campaigns.
- Spanish Netherlands: A region in the Low Countries that was under Spanish control until the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, significant for its strategic and economic value.
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Confusing the War of Devolution with other conflicts: Focus on the specific causes and outcomes of the War of Devolution, particularly its role in Louis XIV's foreign policy.
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