War of the Spanish Succession
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: Italian History, American Colonial History (1607-1775), British History, 18th Century European History, German History, Latin American History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, West Indies, North America
- Date: May 26, 1701-March 7, 1714
Article abstract: At issue: Rule and control of the vast Spanish Empire, Dutch and English commercial interests, colonial conflicts. Result: A negotiated settlement recognized the Bourbon dynasty on the throne of Spain, provided commercial advantages for the English and Dutch, and effected significant territorial changes that marked the emergence of Britain as the dominant European power.
Background
European countries were concerned about the future of the expansive Spanish Empire ruled by the last Spanish Habsburg ruler Charles II. The Austrian...
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