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The First Global War: The Seven Years’ Struggle 1756 to 1763

The First Global War: The Seven Years’ Struggle 1756 to 1763

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 The episode covers the global conflict from 1756 to 1763, often regarded by historians as a "World War" of the 18th century. It offers a detailed table of contents outlining the war's scope, including its prehistory, the territorial war aims of major powers like Austria, Prussia, France, and Great Britain, and the opposing alliances. Much of the episode is dedicated to chronicling the military progression of the war across various theaters of operation—Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Asia—year by year. Finally, the episode discusses the peace treaties of 1763 (Paris and Hubertusburg), along with the significant political, economic, and demographic consequences of the conflict, such as the rise of Prussia and Great Britain's colonial dominance.
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