...From a world historical perspective, it was part of the power struggle between the great powers of Great Britain and France over their overseas colonies. In preparation for a war of retaliation to recapture Silesia, Austria, through the diplomatic efforts of Wenzel Anton Kaunitz (1711-94), succeeded in forming an alliance with France, which had been its enemy since the 16th century, and also obtained the support of Russia. On the other hand, Frederick II had received a promise of financial aid from Great Britain, which had an interest in Hanover, but he took the initiative in invading Saxony (August 1756) and personally starting a war against Austria. ... *Some of the terminology that mentions "Kaunitz, WA" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…世界史的に見れば,海外植民地をめぐる英仏両大国の権力闘争の一環をなしている。 オーストリアは,シュレジエン奪回をめざす報復戦争にそなえて,カウニッツWenzel Anton Kaunitz(1711‐94)の外交努力により,16世紀いらい敵対関係にあったフランスとの同盟に成功し,さらにロシアの支援をも獲得した。他方フリードリヒ2世は,ハノーファーに利害をもつイギリスから援助金の約束をとりつけていたが,この情勢を前に機先を制してザクセンに侵入し(1756年8月),みずからオーストリアに対し戦端を開いた。… ※「カウニッツ,W.A.」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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