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Nine Years' War (War of the Grand Alliance)

1688 CE – 1697 CE

A pan-European coalition formed to check Louis XIV's expansionism. Fought across Europe, Ireland, and the colonies, this grinding war of attrition established the pattern of great-power alliances…

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Nine Years' War (War of the Grand Alliance)

1688 CE – 1697 CE

A pan-European coalition formed to check Louis XIV's expansionism. Fought across Europe, Ireland, and the colonies, this grinding war of attrition established the pattern of great-power alliances that would dominate the 18th century.

Standing in 1688 CE

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Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Sweden Polity · Europe Founded 900 CE · attested to 2026 CE Meenakshi Temple Landmark · South Asia 1600 CE – still standing Atlantic Middle Passage Trade route · Africa 1600 CE – 1850 CE Atlantic Return (Sugar & Tobacco) Trade route · Americas 1600 CE – 1850 CE

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