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European Powers Prepare for War and Diplomacy
Dispatches from Madrid, The Hague, Cadiz, and Barcelona describe mass troop movements and fleet assembly for potential campaigns in Italy and North Africa. Reports include Montijo’s embassy salary, Venice and Genoa treaty ties, and French Spanish talks of a dynastic match. Paris notes a potential Franco Spanish union and an imperial-amorous intrigue.
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Madrid
Count de Montijo
England
South Sea Company
South Sea
Cadiz
New Spain
Hague
United Provinces
States General
Republick
Europe
Italy
Vinetians
Vienna
Venice
Istria
Genoa
Barcelona
Valentia
Morocco
Africa
Paris
France
Spain
Mai Desmoiselle de Beaujslais
Mademoielle
Astaria
Bute
Brazil
Mademoiseile de Beaujoleis
Pyrenees
Halley
Zurich
Bern