The seven years war: A transatlantic history

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

The Seven Years War has been described as the first global conflict in history. It engulfed the Euro-Atlantic world from 1756 to 1763, and engaged the energies of European cabinets as never before. More than previous conflicts, the Seven Years War involved a variety of approaches to war, and taxed the military, material and moral resources of the powers involved.The Seven Years War will be of great interest to students of the European history, American history, maritime history, diplomatic and military history.Drawing on a diverse array of archival, printed primary and secondary sources, The Seven Years War: A Transatlantic History covers the war's origins, its conduct on land and at sea, its effects on logistics and finance, its interactions with domestic politics, its influence on international relations and its approach to peace. The book highlights the role of personality, alongside the enduring importance of communication, misperception and understanding. In so doing, it endeavours not merely to chronicle the war's events, but to situate them in the context of mid-eighteenth century warfare, finance, politics and diplomacy.

Identifier

84917291522 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9780203932711]

Publication Title

Seven Years War A Transatlantic History

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203932711

First Page

1

Last Page

300

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