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General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 18, 1748

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Foreign Affairs and Naval News From August Letters

An Extra from Amsterdam and a later dispatch from Aix la Chapelle discuss ongoing doubt over peace talks and evictions in Europe. Reports note a lack of firm orders to Rus sian forces, contested Italian grants, and cautious timelines for a possible settlement, with emphasis on political maneuvering, flotilla movements, and naval shipments. Ship notices from Bristol and Pristol detail arrivals from Jamaica and Atlantic crossings, including vessels Carteret and Sarah, and local races at Hambleton and Knavesmire with winners Pamela Hazard Spinster Cumberland Lass and Scipio.

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Peace prospects and treaties in seventeenth century Europe

A historical discussion argues that lasting peace with France requires prudent terms, not grand declarations. It cites Westphalia and Pyrenees outcomes, warns treaties fail when hosts pursue expansion, and urges concerted action by High Allies to secure borders and prevent new conflicts. It notes concerns over succession schemes, Nordic diplomacy, and military funding during the era.

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