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[QUEEN ANNE’S WAR]. The Present State of Europe; or, The Historical and Political Monthly Mercury. London: Henry Rhodes; and Eliz. Harris, June, 1713. Vol. XXIV. 8vo (203 x 152 mm), spotting throughout, old leather residue on spine. CONTAINING THE PEACE TREATY ENDING QUEEN ANNE’S WAR WITH THE COLONIES. Queen Anne’s War, which took place from 1702 to 1713, concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. This peace treaty involved several European powers, including Britain and France, and had significant implications for the American colonies. Under the terms of the treaty, Britain gained control of various North American territories, including Newfoundland, Acadia, and the Hudson Bay region. Additionally, the treaty established a new balance of power in the Americas, shaping colonial boundaries and influencing future conflicts.