When was it published?

June 3, 1773 in The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal

Foreign News June 3, 1773

The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal

Q: What keywords are associated?

Triple Alliance, Great Britain, France, Spain, Balance Of Power, Prussians, Russians, Imperialists, Versailles, Vienna

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Latest European news via Capt. Young on April 22 reports a triple alliance concluded between Great Britain, France, and Spain to maintain Europe's balance of power against the Prussian, Russian, and Imperial union. France awaits a courier from Vienna before declaring enmity toward that confederacy.

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The last advice from Europe, received by Capt. Young on Saturday the 22d inst. via Newry, to the 2d of April, mention very peremptorily, that a triple alliance is finally assented to by our privy council;and concluded between Great-Britain, France and Spain, with a view of securing the balance of power in Europe, which would be subverted by the awful union of the Prussians, Russians and Imperialists. The court of Versailles waited only the return of a courier from Vienna, after which the Majesty of France will declare himself an enemy to that confederacy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Triple Alliance Great Britain France Spain Balance Of Power Prussians Russians Imperialists Versailles Vienna

Where did it happen?

Europe

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Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

To The 2d Of April

Outcome

triple alliance assented to and concluded; france to declare enmity to prussian-russian-imperial confederacy upon courier's return from vienna.

Event Details

Advice from Europe mentions that a triple alliance is finally assented to by our privy council and concluded between Great-Britain, France and Spain, to secure the balance of power in Europe against the union of the Prussians, Russians and Imperialists. The court of Versailles waited only for the return of a courier from Vienna, after which the Majesty of France will declare himself an enemy to that confederacy.