European Strategic Plan: 'Occasional thoughts concerning the present posture of affairs, and the method by which the King of Prussia may be drawn of [sic] from the interest of French to that of Great Brittain, humbly offer'd to consideration'

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Add.9385
  • Dates of Creation
      1730 (Circa)
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 envelope(s) 1 envelope

Scope and Content

Anonymous proposal for a network of British agents to encourage the invasion by Frederick the Great of 'Polish Prussia', in order to counterbalance the Franco-Spanish coalition and buffer Russia and Sweden.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased 1996

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