The Conflict between Spain and England in the Context of the Seven Years War. The Corsair War (1761-1763) Cover Image

El conflicto entre España e Inglaterra en el contexto de la Guerra de los Siete Años. La guerra de corso (1761-1763)
The Conflict between Spain and England in the Context of the Seven Years War. The Corsair War (1761-1763)

Author(s): Josep Fàbregas Roig
Subject(s): History, Modern Age, 18th Century
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Family Pact; Corsair; Seven Years’ War; Prisoner; Charles III of Spain

Summary/Abstract: In the following part of the article we present the incidents that arose between England and Spain in the final stage of the Seven Years’ War. After the two sides of the conflict declared war, they continued with their corsair actions that had already started earlier, together with the cosequent attacks on boats and taking prisoners concerning the both sides. With respect to the boats, we present the details concerning the place of their capture, their description, the goods transported and the crew; regarding the prisoners, we examine the place of their stay and the estimated costs of their maintainance. Finally, the comparative analysis of their situation on each territory is discussed.

  • Issue Year: 67/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 129-157
  • Page Count: 29
  • Language: Spanish