International relations from 1648 to 1814 covers the major interactions of the nations of Europe, as well as the other continents, with emphasis on diplomacy, warfare, migration, and cultural interact
Charles XII of Sweden
Peter the Great officially renamed the Tsardom of Russia as the Russian Empire in 1721, and became its first emperor.
The Death of General Wolfe, on the Plains of Abraham, near Quebec
French victory over the Prussians at the Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792
Seven Years' War
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The Seven Years' War, 1756 to 1763, was a global war fought by numerous great powers, primarily in Europe, with significant subsidiary campaigns in North America and the Indian subcontinent. The prima
International relations (1648–1814)
…leading to occasional imperial rivalries. Competition over resources, trade routes, and territories fueled conflicts between the powers, most notably the Seven Years' War (1756–1763). Wars over succession and territory: Numerous conflicts erupted due to succession disputes and territorial claims. Wars like the War of the…
Clockwise from top left: The Battle of Plassey (23 June 1757) The Battle of Carillon (6–8 July 1758) The Battle of Zorndorf (25 August 1758) The Battle of Kunersdorf (12 August 1759)
Prussian Leibgarde battalion at Kolín, 1757
British raid on French settlement of Miramichi (later called Burnt Church, New Brunswick), 1758
The Battle of Kolín in 1757 in Bohemia (the site is now in the Czech Republic)