CHAPTER XXIII.. Charles Vi.

CHARLES VI. From 1716 to 1727.

Heroic Decision of Eugene.--Battle of Belgrade.--Utter Rout of the Turks.--Possessions of Charles VI.--The Elector of Hanover succeeds to the English Throne.--Preparations for War.--State of Italy.--Philip V. of Spain.--Diplomatic Agitations.--Palace of St. Ildefonso.--Order of the Golden Fleece.--Rejection of Maria Anne.--Contest for the Rock of Gibraltar.--Dismissal of Rippeeda.--Treaty of Vienna.--Peace Concluded. Page 362