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I'd still argue for the Seven Years War as a better candidate- it actually addressed global issues (the fate of N America and India), whereas the Napoleonic War
by panzagl 5y ago
I'd still argue for the Seven Years War as a better candidate- it actually addressed global issues (the fate of N America and India), whereas the Napoleonic Wars were very much about Britain trying to maintain a status quo antebellum in Europe.
- barry-cotter 5y agoI suggest you read the book, because Britain cared about keeping France from completely dominating Europe and from having ports on La Manche a great deal, but the status quo antebellum not at all.