Chapter 25

CHARLES VI. AND THE TURKISH WAR RENEWED. From 1735 to 1739.

Anxiety of Austrian Office-holders.--Maria Theresa.--The Duke of Lorraine.--Distraction of the Emperor.--Tuscany assigned to the Duke of Lorraine.--Death of Eugene.--Rising Greatness of Russia.--New War with the Turks.--Condition of the Army.--Commencement of Hostilities--Capture of Nissa.--Inefficient Campaign.--Disgrace of Seckendorf.--The Duke of Lorraine placed in Command.--Siege of Orsova.--Belgrade besieged by the Turks.--The third Campaign.--Battle of Crotzka.--Defeat of the Austrians.--Consternation in Vienna.--Barbarism of the Turks.--The Surrender of Belgrade.