Chapter 22

JOSEPH I. AND CHARLES VI. From 1710 to 1717.

Perplexities in Madrid.--Flight of Charles.--Retreat of the Austrian Army.--Stanhope's Division cut off.--Capture of Stanhope.--Staremberg assailed.--Retreat to Barcelona.--Attempt to pacify Hungary.--The Hungarian Diet.--Baronial crowning of Ragotsky.--Renewal of the Hungarian War.--Enterprise of Herbeville.--The Hungarians crushed.--Lenity of Joseph.--Death of Joseph.--Accession of Charles VI.--His career in Spain.--Capture of Barcelona.--The Siege.--The Rescue.--Character of Charles.--Cloisters of Montserrat.--Increased Efforts for the Spanish Crown.--Charles Crowned Emperor of Austria and Hungary.--Bohemia.--Deplorable Condition of Louis XIV. Page 845