It is always good impartial observer to comment the facts. But it is even better when a "positivelly" subjective one can't but realise the facts :rofl: .
Indeed, France noticed it correctly, her most loyal ally (in crime) Holland is filthy rich, as is French trusted friend Ottomans "The Embargoer".
It is also true Spain is weak and poor. And as such, it is not strange France cornered her and forced her to cede Roussillion without the fight. Not that there weren't a lot of discussions throughout the Europe how to help Spain, but France and Holland are at this stage simply unbeatable. I mean, look at France: third economical power in the world! And this is not even a clear picture, because I should somehow include those diabolic trading licences!
With Spain falling under French domination, we face a block of French military power, Dutch brains and strategic leadership as well as naval power, Venetian naval and land power as well as opportunism in genes, and now Spanish gold.
), Holland should also add the expenses for missionaries to return the province again to Catholic religion.
