Table of Contents

Introductory note, by Randall Lesaffer
Preface
Map of the Republic of the United Provinces on the eve of the Revolutionary era

Part I. Révolution sans frontières

Introduction
1. Power and law in international order
2. The French Revolution and the European order

Part II. Icy rivers, chains of gold: the Franco-Batavian alliance

1. Gallicus amicus
2. Clapping hands, fraternal style
3. A constitutive treaty?
4. War and peace
5. The limits of independence
6. The alliance renewed

Part III. The Batavian Republic and the struggle for peace

1. Revolutionary peace
2. Peace at last
3. Negotiating with Britain
4. A gathering in Rastatt
5. The Consul’s peace
6. Bridging the Channel

Part IV. The Revolutionary alliance

Appendix

Abbreviations
Translation of words in Dutch
Archivalia
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Raymond Kubben (1980) studied law and public administration sciences. He obtained his Ph.D. in Law at Tilburg University in 2009 and is presently Assistant Professor in the history and theory of international law and international relations at that university.