The Causes and Influence of British Alliance Diplomacy

Based on mercantilism and maintaining the balance of power in Europe, Britain soon became a loyal supporter of alliance diplomacy. Under the guidance of allied diplomacy, Britain rose from a marginal country in Europe to a first-class power alongside France. After the Seven-Year War, Britain's alliance diplomacy lacked motivation, and the half-hearted alliance diplomacy isolated Britain from Europe again, which eventually led to the disintegration of the first emperor. When free trade increasingly destroys the mercantilist foundation, the main foundation of British alliance diplomacy becomes to maintain the balance of power in Europe and ensure the security of low-lying countries. When France destroyed the balance of power and threatened the security of low-lying countries, Britain became the advocate and organizer of the anti-French alliance based on abundant money, and the alliance diplomacy reached its peak. On the whole, the most important feature of British diplomacy in the18th century is alliance, and alliance diplomacy has also become an important pillar of British prosperity.