
The Rise and Fall of Burgundy
Tides of History
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Charles the Bold and the Battle of Alsace
In 1475, Charles the Bold tried to take over Alsace and Lorraine. The Holy Roman Empire was a political minefield for an ambitious new neighbor. An alliance of the Swiss, the Duke of Lorraine, and the cities rose up against Charles. Open war was coming.
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