The War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748 by Ms Anderson

The War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748 by Ms Anderson

Set in motion by the disputed succession of Maria Theresa and her husband to the lands and dignities of Emperor Charles VI, this series of major conflicts (1740-48) involved far more than just the fate of the Habsurgs: soon, Austria, Prussia, France, Britain, Spain, Bavaria, Saxony and the Netherlands were embroiled in their different but interlocking power struggles, with profound long-term significance for Europe and beyond. The war marks the rise of Prussia to great-power status, and the opening of the struggle between France and Britain for maritime supremacy and colonial empire in North America, the Caribbean and India. This book examines the war and its consequences in their widest context.

'It is unlikely that such a lucid, scholarly but concise account will ever be bettered'

Times Literary Supplement

'A solid narrative by one of Britains most distinguished eighteenth century scholars'

International History Review

M. S. Anderson is Professor Emeritus of International History in the University of London. His many works include, The Origins of the Modern European State System (1998), Peter the Great (1995) and Europe in the Eighteenth Century (1997).

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ISBN 13	9780582059504
ISBN 10	058205950X
Title	The War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748
Author	Ms Anderson
Series	Modern Wars In Perspective
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1995-01-23
Number of pages	260
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