War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1714

The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a major conflict across western Europe, the high seas, and the Americas, fought to decide who should inherit the Spanish throne. James Falkner's new study describes and analyzes the complex political maneuvers and military campaigns, involving all European powers, and the end result of a French prince establishing himself on the throne and a division of the old Spanish empire. French power was curbed for almost ninety years.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 280 pages
\n Publication date: 13 October 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The War of the Spanish Succession, a pivotal conflict spanning from 1701 to 1714, aimed to determine the rightful heir to the Spanish throne. This epic struggle, characterized by its vast geographical scope, extended across western Europe, the high seas, and the Americas. Despite its significance, this major historical event remains relatively unknown and poorly understood. The timely and invaluable publication of James Falkner's comprehensive new study serves to rectify this situation. Through a clear and insightful narrative, Falkner meticulously describes and analyzes the intricate political maneuvers and a series of military campaigns that also involved the threat posed by Ottoman Turks in the east and Sweden and Russia in the north. The fighting took place not only in Europe but also in the Americas, Canada, and the high seas. All European powers, both large and small, played a pivotal role in this protracted conflict. France, Spain, Great Britain, Holland, Austria, and Portugal emerged as the major players. The ultimate outcome of eleven years of relentless warfare was the establishment of a French prince on the throne in Madrid, leading to the division of the old Spanish empire. However, what is most remarkable about this war is the significant curbing of French power, which had previously been dominant for nearly ninety years. This event marked a turning point in European history, shaping the political landscape for generations to come.

\n Weight: 464g\n
Dimension: 233 x 402 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781399013482\n \n