1759 : the year Britain became master of the world
McLynn, F. J. (Frank J)2004
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Although 1759 is not a date as well known in British history as 1215, 1588 or 1688, there is a strong case to be made that it is the most significant year since 1066, due to two great battles where Britain beat France for global supremacy and founded the first British Empire.
Main title:
1759 : the year Britain became master of the world / Frank McLynn.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Jonathan Cape, 2004.
Collation:
x, 422 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 394-412) and index.
ISBN:
9780224062459 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.2534940.2534
Local class:
940.2534
Language:
English
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Subject:
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- CausesGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 18th centuryGreat Britain -- Colonies -- History -- 18th centuryGreat Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760France -- History, Military -- 18th centuryFrance -- Colonies -- History -- 18th centuryFrance -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1793History
BRN:
1428539