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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801 — John Shaqi

The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801Hunt, William

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The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801

Name: The history of England, from the accession of George III. to the close of Pitt's first administration, 1760-1801
Author: Hunt, William

Hunt, William

Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820

1795.  A desire for negotiation                         372
        8 April.  Marriage of the Prince of Wales                  373
                  Difference between Pitt and Grenville            373
        5 April.  Treaty of Basle                                  374
                  Treaties with Austria and Russia                 374
                  Feeble conduct of war in the Mediterranean       375
           June.  The expedition to Quiberon                       376
                  War in the West Indies                           377
                  Scarcity, riots, and democratic agitation        378
            Nov.  Repressive legislation                           379
           1796.  Bonaparte's campaign in Italy                    380
                  British fleet evacuates the Mediterranean        381
                  Overtures and unsuccessful negotiations for
                    peace                                          382
                  Financial difficulties: the Loyalty loan         384
                  Ireland--United Irishmen adopt a military
                    organisation                                   386
            Dec.  French attempt an invasion of Ireland            386
  27 Feb., 1797.  Suspension of cash payments                      387
             14.  Battle of Cape St. Vincent                       388
       18 April.  Preliminaries of peace between France and
                    Austria signed at Leoben                       390
                  The mutinies in the navy                         391
                  Negotiations at Lille                            396
         17 Oct.  Treaty of Campo Formio                           397
             11.  Battle of Camperdown                             398
                  A partial secession of whigs from parliament     399
            Nov.  The triple assessment                            400


                           CHAPTER XIX.

               IRISH REBELLION AND NAVAL SUPREMACY.

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