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Turbulent European War News from August Letters
Dispatches from Leghorn Venice and Vienna recount sieges, naval actions, and field reports. Turkish and Algerine fleets clash near Cape Matapan. Eugene’s forces push through Turkish lines with heavy casualties. Spanish moves threaten Naples and Lombardy. Paris and Amsterdam convey court intrigue and weathered storms. Bristol reports pirate activity on Caribbean and Atlantic routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
France
Leghorn
Turin
Palermo
Felucca
Sicily
Sardinia
Felugca
Cagliari
Venice
Senate
Pisani
Zante
Loredano
Islands
Corfu
Pope
Pormgal
Martha
Cape Matapan
Cerigo
Paflava
Algerines
Barbary
Republick
Corvy
Malvazia
Eugene
Ssth
Palfi
Montecuculi
Mercy
Alexander of
Wirtembergh
Viard
Temefwac
Count Palfi
Union
Jng
Welt-marefchal Hauoen
Baron of
Dahlberg
Prince de Taxis
Count de Montecuculi
Lobkowitz
Veltsmaretchal
Frederick of Wirtenbergh
Weltmarelchal
Wallis and Eck
Maximilian of
Italy
Naples
Prine
Lombardy
August Posfession
Belgrade
Deux Pons
Stanislaus
Sejsian
Paris
Duke of
St Aignan
Madrid
Kingdom of
Bristol
Elizabeth
Antegoa
Nency
Philadelphia
Nevis
Maryland
Swallow
Barbadoes
Rapahanock
Mary
Frances
Abingdon
Virginia