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Historic Czar Britain alliance talks and interrupted treaty
A fragment recalls a 1716 push for a perpetual defensive alliance and guaranteed succession linking Britain and Russia. It notes Prince Kotirakin’sLondon mission, ministerial efforts, and how Austrian or Aba interventions cooled prospects, with noble Interessen in Alsace hampering the negotiation and souring relations.
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Great Rufiz
Great Britain
Kotirakin
London
England
Afecklémbourg