In 1793, the British government embarked on a war against Revolutionary France that few expected would last twenty-five years and engulf all of Europe. Radical French policies provided an opportunity for William Pitt, the British prime minister, to endeavor to cobble a European alliance, including a number of Mediterranean states. These efforts never progressed beyond theory and negotiations because of conflicted policy and tension between the British diplomatic corps and Royal Navy over the strategic goals in the region. With diplomats focused on coalition building and military commanders focused on national objectives, British efforts never congealed into a unified effort to defeat Revolutionary France.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1752351 |
Date | 12 1900 |
Creators | Baker, William Casey |
Contributors | Leggiere, Michael V., 1969-, Grieg, Michael, Wawro, Geoffrey, Chet, Guy, Duffy, Michael |
Publisher | University of North Texas |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | vi, 387 pages : illustrations, maps, Text |
Coverage | 1793/1796 |
Rights | Public, Baker, William Casey, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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