Louis XIV military dominance European alliance 1695

French military strength pushed rivals together

Louis XIV’s military dominance helped drive other powers into alliances against France. By 1695, most European countries, both Protestant and Catholic, were aligned against it.

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Louis XIV military dominance European alliance 1695

French military strength pushed rivals together

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