Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Maps; Introduction; International developments; Britain and the War of the Austrian Succession; Anglo-French relations, 1740 56; The crown and Hanover; Parliament; Diplomats and ministers; Pitt and moves towards new strategies, 1755 63; Defence, foreign policy and strategy; Conclusion: Europe or America?; Notes; Index
Summary
An in-depth study of the first climax in Britain's imperial history and a critical period in the establishment of the British Empire and the rise of Britain to great-power status
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-212) and index