[The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by John S. C. Abbott]@TWC D-Link book

[The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by John S. C. Abbott]@TWC D-Link book

The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power

CHAPTER XXIX
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CHAPTER XXIX.
MARIA THERESA.
From 1748 to 1759.
Treaty of Peace .-- Dissatisfaction of Maria Theresa .-- Preparation for War .-- Rupture between England and Austria .-- Maria Theresa .-- Alliance with France .-- Influence of Marchioness of Pompadour .-- Bitter Reproaches between Austria And England .-- Commencement of the Seven Years' War .-- Energy of Frederic of Prussia .-- Sanguinary Battles .-- Vicissitudes of War .-- Desperate Situation of Frederic .-- Elation of Maria Theresa .-- Her Ambitious Plans .-- Awful Defeat of the Prussians at Berlin.

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