CHAPTER XXIX.. Maria Theresa.

MARIA THERESA. From 1748 to 1759.

Treaty of Peace.--Dissatisfaction of Maria Theresa.--Preparation for War.--Rupture between England and Austria.--Maria Theresa.--Alliance with France.--Influence of Marchioness of Pompadour.--Bitter Reproaches between Austria And England.--Commencement of the Seven Years' War.-- Energy of Frederic of Prussia.--Sanguinary Battles.--Vicissitudes of War.--Desperate Situation of Frederic.--Elation of Maria Theresa.--Her Ambitious Plans.--Awful Defeat of the Prussians at Berlin. Page 461