The Edinburgh Chronicle 1759 on Treaties and War
A fragment from the Edinburgh Chronicle discusses the fragility of treaties with France, recalling battles and peace terms. It notes English expectations from Aix la Chapelle and Utrecht, critiques of colonial evacuations, and mentions diplomat Mezeray and the Earl of Albemarle in tense negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Briain
France
England
Duke of Marlborough
Hod “Fownshend
Gertiugcenberg
French and British Rivalry and Maritime Power Arguments
The speaker adopts a French writer persona to critique Britain and France over limits in Nova Scotia, the Aix-la-Chapelle peace, and Paris negotiations. He argues France aimed to enlarge its empire, while Britain faced promises of settlement that masked real gains. The piece contrasts ancient Athenians and Egyptians to illustrate policy folly and deceit in nations’ conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caylus
France
Nova Scotia
Utrecht
Aix-la-Chapelle
Paris
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Edinburgh: Chronicle
Sampson
Europe
Dunkirk
Aix-la- Chapelle
Britain
Barbadoes
Martinico
London
Earl of Albemarle
d’Argenton
Brest