A major European conflict triggered by the death of the childless Charles II of Spain, leading to a power struggle over his succession.
A period of major industrialization starting in Britain, fundamentally changing economies, societies, and warfare.
Conflict in which the thirteen American colonies fought for independence from British rule.
A series of conflicts involving Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire and opposing European coalitions.
Naval battle where British fleet under Admiral Nelson defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain, establishing British naval supremacy.