The War of the Austrian Succession

by Reed S. Browning

Overview

Reed S. Browning explores the often-changing war aims of the major belligerents-Austria, France, Great Britain, Prussia, Piedmont-Sardinia, and Spain-and links diplomatic and military events to the political and social context from which they arose.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312125615
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/15/1995
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	480
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.03(d)

Editorial Reviews

At long last we have a thoroughly researched and comprehensive history of the War of the Austrian Succession. Professor Browning has written a witty and engaging narrative that turns the volume's size into a real plus for students and scholars of military and diplomatic history. This is good, old-fashioned history at its best.” —Charles Ingrao, Purdue University

From the Publisher

The conflict began when the apparent vulnerability of the Habsburg Empire at the time of Maria Theresa's accession destabilized the whole of Europe; the violence involved almost all the European powers and their empires and lasted for eight years. This readable, coherent narrative portray a complex period that fundamentally shaped the European state system. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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