The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 2 of 2)

The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 2 of 2)

"Let my son often read and reflect on history: this is the only true philosophy."Napoleon's last Instructions for the King of Rome. BATTLE OF ULM BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ BATTLE OF JENA BATTLE OF FRIEDLAND BATTLE OF WAGRAM CENTRAL EUROPE AFTER 1810 CAMPAIGN IN RUSSIA BATTLE OF VITTORIA THE CAMPAIGN OF 1813 BATTLE OF DRESDEN BATTLE OF LEIPZIG THE CAMPAIGN OF 1814 to face PLAN OF THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN BATTLE OF LIGNY BATTLE OF WATERLOO, about 11 o'clock a.m. to face ST. HELENA * * * * * Before describing the Continental campaign which shattered the old European system to its base, it will be well to take a brief glance at the events which precipitated the war of the Third Coalition. Even at the time of Napoleon's rupture with England, his highhanded conduct towards the Italian Republic, Holland, Switzerland, and in regard to the Secularizations in Germany, had exposed him to the hostility of Russia, Sweden, and Austria; but as yet it took the form of secret resentment. The last-named Power, under the Ministry of Count Cobenzl, had relapsed into a tame and undignified policy, which the Swedish Ambassador at Vienna described as "one of fear and hopefear of the power of France, and hope to obtain favours from her."[1] At Berlin, Frederick William clung nervously to neutrality, even though the French occupation of Hanover was a threat to Prussia's influence in North Germany. The Czar Alexander was, at present, wrapt up in home affairs; and the only monarch who as yet ventured to show his dislike of the First Consul was the King of Sweden. In the autumn of 1803 Gustavus IV. defiantly refused Napoleon's proposals for a Franco-Swedish alliance, baited though they were with the offer of Norway as an eventual prize for Sweden, and a subsidy for every Swedish warship serving against England. And it was not the dislike of a proud nature to receive money which prompted his refusal; for Gustavus, while in Germany, hinted to Drake that he desired to have pecuniary help from England for the defence of his province of Pomerania.[2] ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 14290
Author: Rose, J. Holland (John Holland)
Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English