The Synthesis of "Spanish Succession"

An overview of the early 18th-century conflict that reshaped European power, triggered by the death of Spain's last Habsburg king.

A guide to the early 18th-century conflict that reshaped Europe, prevented a Franco-Spanish superstate, and marked Britain's rise as a global power.

A brief overview of the early 18th-century conflict that reshaped Europe, triggered by the death of the last Habsburg king of Spain.

A conflict that reshaped Europe, the War of the Spanish Succession was fought over control of Spain's vast empire after its king died without an heir.

Discover the 1713 treaties that ended a major European war, reshaped global empires, and established the crucial "balance of power" principle.

Explore the Treaty of Utrecht, the 1713 peace accord that ended a major European war and marked the rise of Great Britain as a global power.

The Battle of Blenheim in 1704 was a pivotal conflict in the War of the Spanish Succession, where allied forces decisively defeated the Franco-Bavarian army.

Explore the rise and fall of the Spanish Empire, one of the largest and most influential global powers in history, and its lasting impact on the world.

A conflict that engulfed Europe over Maria Theresa's right to the Habsburg throne, reshaping alliances and the balance of power on the continent.

A multi-faceted European conflict from 1740-1748, sparked by Maria Theresa's ascension to the Habsburg throne and Prussia's rise to power.