1st Edition
America Or Europe? British Foreign Policy, 1739-63
220 Pages
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Routledge
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Why did Britain's position dramatically improve between 1739 and 1763? In this study, the author examines a pivotal period in Britain's rise to power status that culminated in the defeat of France in the struggle for North America in the Seven Years' War. The central themes in this book are the choices between war and peace, America of Europe. Due weight is given to the period of the War of the... Read more
International developments; Britain and the War of the Austrian Succession; Anglo-French relations; the Crown; Parliament; diplomats and ministers; defence, foreign policy and strategy; Pitt and moves towards new strategies, 1755-63; conclusion - Europe or America?.
Biography
Professor Jeremy Black, Jeremy Black
