Chapter 18

A Dismantled Kingdom--Spanish-American Colonies--England and France at War over American Boundaries--Spain the Ally of France--Loss of Some of Her West India Islands, and Capture of Havana and Manila by British--Florida Given in Exchange for Return of Conquered Territory--Growing Irritation against England--France Aids American Colonies in War with England--Spain's Satisfaction at Their Success--Its Effect in Peru--Revolution in France--Rapid Rise of Napoleon--Carlos IV. Removed and Joseph Bonaparte King--Spain Joins Napoleon in War against England--Trafalgar--Arthur Wellesley--Joseph Flees from His Kingdom, 137