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After dancing around the conflict for so long, here we get deep into the story of the War of the Polish Succession, and examine how its furies spread all across the continent, particularly in Italy and the Rhine. Just as important as the campaigns themselves was the peace treaty negotiations. Here, it was revealed just how impressive the Bourbon victories had been, as France was able to trade its newly seized gains for even better returns.
Tuscany in exchange for Lorraine was a major highlight, and who should inhabit this Duchy as the new Duke of Lorraine? None other than the former King Stanislaus of Poland! The war could be tied up into a neat little package, but not everyone was pleased. The British had watched French progress anxiously, but with France's apparent acceptance of the Pragmatic Sanction, all seemed well and peaceful. Little did they know that within a couple of years, Europe would be plunged once more into war, and from a completely unexpected source...
Jason McCulley
2021-04-01 23:00:48 +0000 UTCWhen Diplomacy Fails Podcast
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