How Louis XIV Survived His Hegemonic Bid. The Lessons of the Sun King’s War Termination, Paperback/Dylan Motin

This book explains how Louis XIV survived his bid for European hegemony unscathed while other aspiring hegemons in modern history suffered catastrophic defeats. It argues that Louis employed a powerful coalition-breaking strategy unique to him and lays out the implications of Louis XIV’s unique case for today’s security competitions. Publisher: Anthem Press Author(s): Dylan Motin Number of pages: 72 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 151 x 229 x 9 Cover type: Paperback / softback