Wars of SuccessionGeneral InformationA Very Oddly Named War
This Web site by Mark Lardas discusses the war for Jenkins ear which leads into the global war, known as The War of the Austrian Succession.
Battle Flags of The War
This interesting site contains information on the various flags used during the war of the Spanish Succession. This Web site is mainly for war gamers, but it is useful.
Catalonia in the Context of 18th Century Politics
This site discusses Catalonia and its involvement in 18th century power politics.
Decay of The Commonwealth
This article discusses the decay of Poland as a Commonwealth State, which leads to its final dissolution as a nation.
The Evil Deeds of the Spaniards
From Hillsdale College, read this informative article that examines the Spaniards deeds. It includes an excellent background to the War of the Spanish Succession, by examining the events leading to the war.
History of the war of the Polish Succession
From Infoplease.com, read about this war and learn why and how the war was fought.
Indian Treaty (1713)
Take a look at this treaty that was signed in New Hampshire in 1713.
The Pragmatic Sanction
From Encyclopedia.com, read about this document that
started the war over the Austrian Succession.
The Pragmatic Sanction and The War of The Austrian Succession
This page by the Library of Congress, discusses the Pragmatic Sanction and the war of the Austrian succession.
The Rise and Fall of The Spainish Empire
This is a short page giving the major dates in the rise and fall of The Spanish Empire.
The PlayersAnna Ivanovna of Russia
This Russian Ruler intervened in the War of the Polish Succession, read about her here.
Earl of Oxford
Read about this English statesman, who gained great popularity as a critic of the ministry for the costliness of the war with France.
Maria Theresa
Read about the Queen whose lands were invaded by Frederick The Great.
Philip V
Philip V made a weak claim to the Austrian throne. Read about him from the Info Please site.
Queen Anne
In America, this war was known as Queen Anne's war, learn about this queen here.
Stanislaus I
This monarch returned to the Polish Throne after the death of Augustus II.
The American TheaterBattle
Of Bloody Marsh
This October 1996 military history feature article by Thomas G. Rodgers is about the fate of the colony of Georgia. Read about how the British and Spanish colonial
troops fought for control of a colony. Brought to us by The History Net.
King George's War
This page discusses the American phase of war of the Austrian Succession.
Queen Anne's War
From the Microsoft Encarta, read about the American phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.
Spanish Succession: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
This article on the war describes the war and its effects on Newfoundland and Labrador history. This is a part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web site.
The Treaty Of Utrecht
Also from the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage website, read about the Treaty that ended the war
and how it affected the area. The 13th article most affected the area.
The European TheaterBattle of Blenheim
From Hillsdale College, read the report on the battle by Dr. Hare in 1704. This is the battle where the
Duke of Marlborough defeated the French.
Battle of Vigo
From the Journal of Admiral Sir George Rooke, read about this battle that took place in 1702.
Defense of Gibraltar
Read the account of the Defense of Gibraltar by Matthew Bishop, 1704.
The Fall Of Barcelona (1714)
Learn about this siege imposed by Louis XIV and his grandson Philip V.
History of the War
From Infoplease.com, read about the war of the Austrian Succession and discover the major players and battles in Europe.
Marlborough's account of Blenheim
Also from Hillsdale College, read the Duke's account of this battle.
Schellenberg
From Hillsdale College, read about this battle as reported by Colonel Jean de la Colonie, Wednesday, 2 July 1704.
Silesia
From Infoplease.com, learn the history of Silesia, the area conquered by Frederick The Great.
Storming Of Gibraltar 1704
From Hillsdale College, read this account of the Storming of Gibraltar by Captain Edward Whitaker to Sir Richard Haddock.
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