The Seven Years War (1756-1763)

France's attempt to combat the growing power of Great Britain and Prussia
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'Wheel of Fortune' by Kev Butters, artist of 'Casanova in Paris: The Shadows of the King' - an online graphic novel created by Kev Butters and Dave Thompson.
Casanova’s second stay in Paris coincided with the early years of the Seven Years War, which raged from 1756 to 1763.   This was a global conflict which spilled over from long-standing European rivalries, intensified by colonial and economic ambitions, encompassing Europe, North America, the Caribbean and India. India, Atlanta, World History, History, North America, Historical Maps, Europe Map, Great Britain, Europe
Casanova’s second stay in Paris coincided with the early years of the Seven Years War, which raged from 1756 to 1763. This was a global conflict which spilled over from long-standing European rivalries, intensified by colonial and economic ambitions, encompassing Europe, North America, the Caribbean and India.
The Amsterdam stock exchange (by Emanuel de Witte).  The costs of the Seven Years War and the French Crown’s desperate need for funds lead to Casanova’s employment as an agent for France selling state bonds in Amsterdam. Museums, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft, Dutch Republic, Dutch Artists, Dutch Golden Age, 17th Century
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The Amsterdam stock exchange (by Emanuel de Witte). The costs of the Seven Years War and the French Crown’s desperate need for funds lead to Casanova’s employment as an agent for France selling state bonds in Amsterdam.
Louis XV of France (king from 1715 to 1774).  The growing power of Prussia was a particular concern for France who were willing to ally with their erstwhile foe Austria to mitigate the threat that Prussia might pose to its own interests. Portrait, Pompadour, People, Portraits, Monarchy, Palace Of Versailles, Joseph Ducreux, French Royalty, Old World
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Louis XV of France (king from 1715 to 1774). The growing power of Prussia was a particular concern for France who were willing to ally with their erstwhile foe Austria to mitigate the threat that Prussia might pose to its own interests.
Maria Theresa, Archducess of Austria (ruler from 1740 to 1780).  The primary cause of the European war was a territorial dispute between Austria and Prussia over Silesia (present day South-Eastern Poland) which had been lost by Austria to Prussia following upon the War of the Austrian succession (1740 to 1748). Marie Antoinette, Maria Theresa, Francis I, Frederick William, Roman Emperor, Lorena, Holy Roman Empire
Maria Theresa, Archducess of Austria (ruler from 1740 to 1780). The primary cause of the European war was a territorial dispute between Austria and Prussia over Silesia (present day South-Eastern Poland) which had been lost by Austria to Prussia following upon the War of the Austrian succession (1740 to 1748).
Elizabeth Petrovna (Empress of Russia 1741 to 1762).  Like France, Russia’s aim was to curb the power of Prussia. Lady, Donna, Diana, Duchess, Queen Mary Ii, Sanat
Portrait Of Elizabeth Petrovna 1709-62 Empress Of Russia, C.1750 Oil On Canvas by Russian School
Elizabeth Petrovna (Empress of Russia 1741 to 1762). Like France, Russia’s aim was to curb the power of Prussia.
Adolf Frederick of Sweden (king from 1751 to 1771).  Sweden was a rather reluctant combatant who entered the war on the side of France and Austria, tempted by French subsidies and a promise that Prussian Pomerania would be ceded to Sweden. Sweden, Norway, Holsteiner, Swedish Royalty, King, Swedish Royals, Kingdom Of Sweden, European Royalty
Kingdom of Sweden - House of Bernadotte
Adolf Frederick of Sweden (king from 1751 to 1771). Sweden was a rather reluctant combatant who entered the war on the side of France and Austria, tempted by French subsidies and a promise that Prussian Pomerania would be ceded to Sweden.
Charles III of Spain (king from 1759 to 1788).  More ambitious than his predecessor, he was concerned that British success would lead to Great Britain turning their attentions towards the Spanish Empire.  Consequently, he allied himself with France and entered the war in 1762. Spanish Royalty, Aragon, Reyes, King Charles, Rey, Charles, Spanish
Charles III of Spain (king from 1759 to 1788). More ambitious than his predecessor, he was concerned that British success would lead to Great Britain turning their attentions towards the Spanish Empire. Consequently, he allied himself with France and entered the war in 1762.
Augustus III of Poland (king from 1734 to 1763) and Elector of Saxony. Instagram, Art, Herrin, Century, Poland, Artist
Thoughts on this early 18th century painting from Dresden?
Augustus III of Poland (king from 1734 to 1763) and Elector of Saxony.
Frederick the Great of Prussia (king from 1740 to 1786).  Napoleon Bonaparte regarded him as the greatest tactical genius of all time.   Two weeks after France's invasion of Minorca he invaded and defeated Saxony, "telling his sister Wilhelmina that he was off to pay a little visit to his fat neighbour, the Saxon Elector" (Robert Cavendish, 'History Today'). Hannover, Bayreuth, Berlin, Brandenburg, Frederick The Great, Frederick, King Of Prussia, Frederic
The Prussians Invade Saxony
Frederick the Great of Prussia (king from 1740 to 1786). Napoleon Bonaparte regarded him as the greatest tactical genius of all time. Two weeks after France's invasion of Minorca he invaded and defeated Saxony, "telling his sister Wilhelmina that he was off to pay a little visit to his fat neighbour, the Saxon Elector" (Robert Cavendish, 'History Today').
George II of Great Britain (king from 1727 to 1760).  As British monarch and Elector of Hanover, George II, the last British sovereign to lead his troops into battle, had two dogs in this fight. British, England, King George Ii, King George, King Queen, Sovereign, Greats
George II of Great Britain (king from 1727 to 1760). As British monarch and Elector of Hanover, George II, the last British sovereign to lead his troops into battle, had two dogs in this fight.
Joseph I of Portugal (king from 1750 to 1777).  Portugal was an important economic ally of Great Britain and although neutral was eventually dragged into the war as a consequence of an attack by Spain in 1762. War, Rio De Janeiro, Joseph
Joseph I of Portugal (king from 1750 to 1777). Portugal was an important economic ally of Great Britain and although neutral was eventually dragged into the war as a consequence of an attack by Spain in 1762.
The Battle of Minorca. The French invasion of the British-held island of Minorca in May 1756 was the event that triggered the Seven Years War. Historical Fiction, Hanoverian Kings, Inspiration, Treaty Of Paris, The Siege, Georgian Era, Invasion
The Battle of Minorca. The French invasion of the British-held island of Minorca in May 1756 was the event that triggered the Seven Years War.
The Battle of Rossbach.  On 5th November, 1757 Frederick the Great crushed the Franco-Imperial army at Rossbach, followed, exactly a month later, with a decisive victory against the much larger Austrian forces at Leuthen. Leipzig, Carthage, Imperial Army, Battlefield, Ancient Carthage, Warfare
The Battle of Rossbach. On 5th November, 1757 Frederick the Great crushed the Franco-Imperial army at Rossbach, followed, exactly a month later, with a decisive victory against the much larger Austrian forces at Leuthen.
Map of the Battle of Rossbach by John Fawkes. Oldenburg, Battle, Map, Rossbach, Seven Years' War
Battle of Rossbach
Map of the Battle of Rossbach by John Fawkes.
Prussian Grenadiers storming the church at the Battle of Leuthen. Age Of Empires, Prussia, Historia
Battle of Leuthen
Prussian Grenadiers storming the church at the Battle of Leuthen.
Étienne François, duc de Choiseul (by Charles van Loo), Chief Minister of Louis XV (1758 to 1770), successor to Abbé de Bernis. Vans, Francois, Louis, Louis Xvi
Étienne François de Choiseul, Duke of Choiseul - Wikipedia
Étienne François, duc de Choiseul (by Charles van Loo), Chief Minister of Louis XV (1758 to 1770), successor to Abbé de Bernis.
Battle of Quiberon Bay (by Nicholas Pocock). The plans of Choiseul to invade Great Britain were ended by two major defeats at sea. The Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay. Tela, Naval, Naval History, George Washington Facts, Royal Navy, Navy Ships
Battle of Quiberon Bay - Wikipedia
Battle of Quiberon Bay (by Nicholas Pocock). The plans of Choiseul to invade Great Britain were ended by two major defeats at sea. The Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay.
The Battle of Lagos (by Thomas Luny). The plans of Choiseul to invade Great Britain were ended by two major defeats at sea.  The Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay. Invade, Britain, British Library
The Battle of Lagos (by Thomas Luny). The plans of Choiseul to invade Great Britain were ended by two major defeats at sea. The Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay.
European settlements in India (1501-1739). Pondicherry, Goa, Europe Destinations, Empire, Indonesia, Portuguese Empire, East India Company, Colonial India
European settlements in India (1501-1739).
Arms of the French East India Company. It wasn't until the second half of the seventeenth century that France began to build up a presence in India under the auspices of the French East India Company, some sixty years after the English and the Dutch. Africa, Oriental, History Of India, East Indies, Heraldy
Arms of the French East India Company. It wasn't until the second half of the seventeenth century that France began to build up a presence in India under the auspices of the French East India Company, some sixty years after the English and the Dutch.
Indian calico and chintz textiles became incredibly popular in Europe. "Portuguese traders began exporting Indian textiles in the 1500s, but it was the Dutch East India Company (VOC) that began large scale exports in the 17th century... By the late 17th century, England, France and the Dutch Republic each imported more than a million pieces of chintz a year." (Peabody Essex Museum, Salem) Quilts, Indiana, Antique Fabrics, Antique Textiles, Antique Market, Indian Textiles
Peabody Essex Museum acquires gorgeous 18th c. Indian textile collection
Indian calico and chintz textiles became incredibly popular in Europe. "Portuguese traders began exporting Indian textiles in the 1500s, but it was the Dutch East India Company (VOC) that began large scale exports in the 17th century... By the late 17th century, England, France and the Dutch Republic each imported more than a million pieces of chintz a year." (Peabody Essex Museum, Salem)
From the early 1740s the newly empowered governor of French India, Joseph Francois Dupleix, harboured ambitions of constructing a territorial empire that went beyond the establishment of trading posts.  The prize was a rich one: India was producing about a quarter of the world’s textile supply in addition to its traditional spice and pepper trade. Marquis, Governor, American, French India
From the early 1740s the newly empowered governor of French India, Joseph Francois Dupleix, harboured ambitions of constructing a territorial empire that went beyond the establishment of trading posts. The prize was a rich one: India was producing about a quarter of the world’s textile supply in addition to its traditional spice and pepper trade.
Robert Clive, future Commander-in-Chief of India, had been a lowly employee of the East India Company who enlisted in the Company army after the French captured Madras in 1746.  A young and inexperienced officer with no formal military training, Clive distinguished himself against the French in various encounters, notably the Siege of Arcot in 1751. Military, Robert, British Army, Kunst
Robert Clive, future Commander-in-Chief of India, had been a lowly employee of the East India Company who enlisted in the Company army after the French captured Madras in 1746. A young and inexperienced officer with no formal military training, Clive distinguished himself against the French in various encounters, notably the Siege of Arcot in 1751.
The Siege of Arcot by Peter Jackson.  Clive's victory against overwhelming odds made him famous in Europe.  Against an enemy that comprised some 11,000 native troops and 150 French troops supported by a train of French siege artillery, Clive had 200 British and 300 Sepoy troops and 3 guns at his disposal. War Of 1812, Troops, Military History, Historical Artwork, 18th Century
Siege of Arcot
The Siege of Arcot by Peter Jackson. Clive's victory against overwhelming odds made him famous in Europe. Against an enemy that comprised some 11,000 native troops and 150 French troops supported by a train of French siege artillery, Clive had 200 British and 300 Sepoy troops and 3 guns at his disposal.
A decisive victory at Plassey (23rd June, 1757) by Clive of India against the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies removed France as a significant power in the north of the Indian sub-continent. History Of England, Kingdom Of Great Britain, West Bengal, South
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A decisive victory at Plassey (23rd June, 1757) by Clive of India against the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies removed France as a significant power in the north of the Indian sub-continent.
Siraj ud-Daulah, last independent Nawab of Bengal. Kolkata, Incredible India, Indian Caste System, Mughal Empire, Indian History, Indian Army
Siraj ud-Daulah - Wikipedia
Siraj ud-Daulah, last independent Nawab of Bengal.
Sir Eyre Coote's victory in the south against Lally and the French at Wandiwash (22nd January, 1760) ensured British control of the Indian sub-continent. British Soldier, Eyre, Officer, American War
Eyre Coote (East India Company officer) - Wikipedia
Sir Eyre Coote's victory in the south against Lally and the French at Wandiwash (22nd January, 1760) ensured British control of the Indian sub-continent.
Lally at the siege of Pondicherry by Paul Philipotteaux.  In 1756 Lally was appointed governor-general of French India.  Lacking French naval support, however, their was little he could do against the superiority of the British. He was decisively beaten by Sir Eyre Coote at the Battle of Wandiwash. Lally was later to be scapegoated by Louis XV and executed on trumped up charges of treason; a case which was to be a cause célèbre in France, involving no less a figure than Voltaire. North Western, World War I, Thomas, Battle Of The Somme, History Magazine, World War
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Lally at the siege of Pondicherry by Paul Philipotteaux. In 1756 Lally was appointed governor-general of French India. Lacking French naval support, however, their was little he could do against the superiority of the British. He was decisively beaten by Sir Eyre Coote at the Battle of Wandiwash. Lally was later to be scapegoated by Louis XV and executed on trumped up charges of treason; a case which was to be a cause célèbre in France, involving no less a figure than Voltaire.
La Rochelle slave ship Le Saphir 1741. While not as dominant an imperial force as the British, nonetheless the economic benefits to France of global trade, and, in particular, the slave plantations, were considerable. Statue, America, La Rochelle, Rochelle, Westerns, White Race
Slave ship - Wikipedia
La Rochelle slave ship Le Saphir 1741. While not as dominant an imperial force as the British, nonetheless the economic benefits to France of global trade, and, in particular, the slave plantations, were considerable.