There is no doubt that the London Government ultimately chose to compromise with the French, a decision dictated by interests.
The French had chosen an opportune moment; had the London Government not compromised, the Paris Government might well have turned around and dealt with Austria.
Although the French were also wary of Austria growing too powerful after absorbing the Ottoman Empire, the possibility of making a deal with the Vienna Government was very slim, yet the London Government dared not gamble.
In the event that such a deal did materialize, it would mean that France and Austria had reached a strategic understanding, which would spell disaster for the British.
While compromising, the London Government also raised its guard against the French. If the infighting Paris Government could manipulate them as such, what could happen if the internal strife ended?
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