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Treaty Negotiations Frustrated by Death and Russian Tensions
An account of early 18th century diplomatic exchanges between Britain France and Russia. The text notes that a proposed treaty to preserve peace in the North was stalled by the death of a ruler and divergences over terms. It describes British readiness to renew alliance, Russian objections, and alleged support for the Pretender, with naval movements and other war preparations referenced alongside European political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
North
Mrothers
Baltick
Petersburg
London
Spain
Duke of Warton
Brussels
Francis Atterbury
Rochester
Venlo
Downs
Downs, and They Are Design’d For A Certain Expedition, From Petersburgh
Wager
Cadiz
Czarina
Charles Wager
Dantzick
Dublin