The Anglo-Spanish War of 1727–1729 was a limited war that took place between Great Britain and Spain during the late 1720s, and consisted of a failed Spanish attempt to capture Gibraltar and an unsuccessful British Blockade of Porto Bello. It eventually ended with a return to the previous status quo ante bellum following the Treaty of Seville.
Contemporary representation of the siege of Gibraltar in 1727
Anglo-Austrian Alliance
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The Anglo-Austrian Alliance connected the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Habsburg monarchy during the first half of the 18th century. It was largely the work of the British Whig statesman Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle, who considered an alliance with Austria crucial to prevent the further expansion of French power.
The Duke of Marlborough greeting Eugene of Savoy after their victory at Blenheim in 1704, a conflict in which the British and Austrians fought as allies.
The Duke of Newcastle was a prominent Austrophile and one of the architects of the Anglo-Austrian Alliance.
Maria Theresa of Austria. British support was crucial in allowing her to retain her throne during the War of the Austrian Succession. Still, she strongly distrusted the British.