The Private Correspondence of Sir Benjamin Keene, K.B.

The Private Correspondence of Sir Benjamin Keene, K.B.
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 599
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ISBN-10 : 9781107475038
ISBN-13 : 1107475031
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Private Correspondence of Sir Benjamin Keene, K.B. by : Richard Lodge

This book, originally published in 1933, reproduces the text of the personal correspondence of British diplomat Benjamin Keene (1697-1757).

The Origins of Bourbon Reform in Spanish South America, 1700-1763

The Origins of Bourbon Reform in Spanish South America, 1700-1763
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9781137362247
ISBN-13 : 1137362243
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis The Origins of Bourbon Reform in Spanish South America, 1700-1763 by : A. Pearce

Integrating the political and governmental histories of Spain and the American colonies, this book focuses on the political and governmental history of the Viceroyalty of Peru during the 'early Bourbon' period and provides a new interpretation of the period's broader significance within Spanish American history.

Conflicts and Conspiracies

Conflicts and Conspiracies
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 9780415949880
ISBN-13 : 0415949882
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Conflicts and Conspiracies by : Kenneth Maxwell

Annotation A study of Brazil during a critical formative period which illuminates the causes of her special historical development within Latin America. Professor Maxwell analyzes the shifting relationships between Portugal, England and Brazil during the second half of the 18th Century. Through his study, Professor Maxwell is concerned with the social, economic and political significance of the events he describes. An important part of this work is a study of the Minas Conspiracy of 1788-89.

The French Navy and the Seven Years' War

The French Navy and the Seven Years' War
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 476
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ISBN-10 : 0803260245
ISBN-13 : 9780803260245
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The French Navy and the Seven Years' War by : Jonathan R. Dull

The Seven Years? War was the world?s first global conflict, spanning five continents and the critical sea lanes that connected them. This book is the fullest account ever written of the French navy?s role in the hostilities. It is also the most complete survey of both phases of the war: the French and Indian War in North America (1754?60) and the Seven Years? War in Europe (1756?63), which are almost always treated independently. By considering both phases of the war from every angle, award-winning historian Jonathan R. Dull shows not only that the two conflicts are so interconnected that neither can be fully understood in isolation but also that traditional interpretations of the war are largely inaccurate. His work also reveals how the French navy, supposedly utterly crushed, could have figured so prominently in the War of American Independence only fifteen years later. ø A comprehensive work integrating diplomatic, naval, military, and political history, The French Navy and the Seven Years? War thoroughly explores the French perspective on the Seven Years? War. It also studies British diplomacy and war strategy as well as the roles played by the American colonies, Spain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Sweden, and Portugal. As this history unfolds, it becomes clear that French policy was more consistent, logical, and successful than has previously been acknowledged, and that King Louis XV?s conduct of the war profoundly affected the outcome of America?s subsequent Revolutionary War.

The United Kingdom and Spain in the Eighteenth Century

The United Kingdom and Spain in the Eighteenth Century
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 390
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ISBN-10 : 9781040149409
ISBN-13 : 1040149405
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis The United Kingdom and Spain in the Eighteenth Century by : Manuel-Reyes García Hurtado

This book seeks to bridge a gap in the historiography of Spain and Great Britain by arguing that while the eighteenth century witnessed periods of tension, conflict and hostility between the two powers, their relationship remained multifaceted and significant in other spheres. Throughout the eighteenth century, Spain and Great Britain passed through phases of open warfare, armed peace and deep suspicion. The British capture of Gibraltar and Menorca dealt a severe blow to the newly established Bourbon dynasty in Spain. Even in times of war, however, not all communication channels were closed, with numerous formal and informal contacts being made despite the volatile political climate and enmities. The contributors of this book go beyond the well-known animosity and conflicts to explore the spectrum of interactions, encompassing cultural exchange, traditional diplomacy, trade and espionage plus a multitude of other facets. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the complex relations between Great Britain and Spain during the eighteenth century, as well as for a broader audience of historians and both undergraduate and postgraduate students of history and international relations.

Queenship in Europe 1660-1815

Queenship in Europe 1660-1815
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 456
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ISBN-10 : 0521814227
ISBN-13 : 9780521814225
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Queenship in Europe 1660-1815 by : Clarissa Campbell Orr

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