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Emperor risks alliance to honor treaty pledges in European balance
In a lengthy view, the author argues the Emperor rejected Madrid’s pressure to alter the Quadruple Alliance and keep Spain from Italy. He warns that Hanover’s allies might misuse the Vienna-tied peace to accuse the Emperor of hidden designs, jeopardizing trust and the wider balance of power. The piece contends the ruler prioritized Empire fidelity over bending to broader coalitions.
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