Louis declares war against the Emperor of Germany
Revolution in England
Louis declares war against the United Provinces
William and Mary crowned
James II. lands in Ireland
Misdirection of French naval forces
William HI. lands in Ireland
Naval battle of Beachy Head, 1690
Tourville's military character
Battle of the Boyne, 1690
End of the struggle in Ireland
Naval battle of La Hougue, 1692
Destruction of French ships
Influence of Sea Power in this war
Attack and defence of commerce
Peculiar characteristics of French privateering
Peace of Ryswick, 1697
Exhaustion of France: its causes



CHAPTER V.

WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION, 1702-1713. SEA BATTLE OF MALAGA.

Failure of the Spanish line of the House of Austria
King of Spain wills the succession to the Duke of Anjou
Death of the King of Spain
Louis XIV. accepts the bequests
He seizes towns in Spanish Netherlands