Chapter 24

CHARLES VI. AND THE POLISH WAR. From 1727 to 1735.

Cardinal Fleury.--The Emperor of Austria urges the Pragmatic Sanction.--He promises his two Daughters to the two Sons of the Queen of Spain.--France, England and Spain unite against Austria.--Charles VI. issues Orders to Prepare for War.--His Perplexities.--Secret Overtures to England.--The Crown of Poland.--Meeting of the Polish Congress.-- Stanislaus goes to Poland.--Augustus III. crowned.--War.--Charles sends an Army to Lombardy.--Difficulties of Prince Eugene.--Charles's Displeasure with England.--Letter to Count Kinsky.--Hostilities Renewed. Page 878