The General History Of The Late War: Containing It's Rise, Progress, And Event, In Europe, Asia, Africa, And America - Softcover

John Entick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371283450 ISBN 13: 9780371283455

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

The General History Of The Late War: Containing It's Rise, Progress, And Event, In Europe, Asia, Africa, And America by John Entick presents a panoramic history of the mid-18th-century conflict that culminated in the early phase of the Seven Years’ War. Spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, the Indian subcontinent, and the Atlantic world, the work traces imperial rivalries, naval power, and colonial campaigns from the fall of Minorca to operations in Bengal, the Marathas, and the North American frontier, while examining the diplomatic currents that shaped war—treaties, neutrality, and parliamentary oversight. It emphasizes the linkages between distant theatres and the domestic politics of Britain, including ministerial shifts, public petitions, and the push for militia reform and war finance. The narrative contrasts strategic debates with on-the-ground episodes, such as the Minorca siege, Indian campaigns around Trichinopoly and Calcutta, and Braddock’s and Oswego’s campaigns in America, to illuminate how governance, accountability, and sea power influenced outcomes. Across theatres, Entick analyzes the tensions between diplomacy and force, imperial rights and colonial defense, and the role of public opinion in shaping imperial policy. The volume closes with reflections on governance and the prospects for reform as the war expands.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371283450
• ISBN 13: 9780371283455
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 520