The Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship is a historical document that was signed in 1749 between Great Britain, the Most Christian King, and the States General of the United Provinces. This treaty marks the end of the War of the Austrian Succession, which lasted from 1740 to 1748. The document outlines the terms of the peace agreement, including the return of territories that were captured during the war, the restoration of trade relations, and the release of prisoners of war. The treaty also includes provisions for the protection of religious freedom and the rights of merchants and sailors. This book provides a complete transcription of the original treaty, along with historical context and analysis. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of European history, international relations, and diplomacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.