HIS103Y1 Lecture : HIS103 13. The Diplomatic Revolution
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1756: brought about a revolution in the international politics. It brought forth an alliance between two bitter enemies. Aix la chapelle settled most of the conflict but there were many disappointments. Austria was disappointed because it had lost silesia. With the gain of silesia, the prestige of prussia was boosted. Treaty of aix la chapelle, austrians had to consider their relations with the rest of the continent. The austrian council was mostly composed of maria theresa and. 1756: one of the most important diplomatic events of that year and that time. Brought in a stunning realignment of the great powers that many had taken granted. It changed something that had been going on for no less then 200 years. A conflict between the two dynasties that most diplomats and states had taken for granted. And yes, inn 1756 saw a realignment of interests and a termination in the conflict between the two ruling dynasties.
