France and the Dutch Republic: relations between Louis XIV and Charles II of England; the Franco-Dutch War; the Peace of Nijmegen
Louis XIV went to war against the Dutch Republic in 1672, using a secret alliance with England's Charles II to isolate his enemy. The Peace of Nijmegen in 1678 ended the war and gave France significant territorial gains.
Real World
Charles II of England secretly accepted French money through the 1670 Treaty of Dover, committing England to fight alongside Louis against the Dutch — a deal he hid from his own Parliament because it included a clause about him converting to Catholicism.
Exam Focus
When assessing Louis's diplomatic methods, link the Treaty of Dover to his broader strategy of isolating enemies before military action.
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