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News from Amsterdam and Madrid on war news and treaties
From the Amsterdam Courant and other sources dated April 18 to 22 1697 reports reach Britain of Swedish favorable turns in the war against the Ottomans and the Turks, and of a peace treaty between Great Britain and the two allied nations with Lord Lexington. Mention is made of ships from New Spain, the Viceroy Duke of Albuquerque, and illnesses of the Duke of Berry. Also noted are diplomatic moves with Spain, Genoa, and the Emperor, plus an agreement for Northern Allies and General Steinbeck to move to Schoen. The text discusses the Ryswick settlement and restitutions between Austria and the Empire, and the broader balance of power in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amterdam Courant
Besder
Sweden
Adrianople
Transilvania
Paris
Madrid
Great Britain
Lexington
London
Corvnna
Eagle
New Spain
Vera Cruz
Janay
Cadiz
Duke of Albuquerque
Berry
d’Alenzon
Amsterdam
Utrecht
Duke of Offuna
K.of Spain
Genoa
Milan
Hague Courant
Zurich
Spain
Amserdam
Corunna
Hildesheimy
Hanover
Steinbeck
Schoen
Poland
Denmark