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Paris-Conspiracy to place the government in his hands-Council of Five

Hundred resolve to remove to St. Cloud-Their proceedings there-Vio.

lent measures in both Councils-Napoleon disperses the members by force,

and takes command of the Government-His proposals for Peace to Great

Britain-Debate in Parliament-Domestic transactions of Great Britain-

Rupture between England and Russia-Measures of Austria to con

tinue the war-And of Napoleon-Napoleon's ambitious projects and

126-132

measures:

CHAPTER XVII.

FIRST CAMPAIGN OF 1800.

Austrian forces-French forces-Opening of the campaign-Battle of Engen-

Battle of Moeskirch-Action at Biberach-Position of the Austrians-Ac-

tive operations on both sides-Campaign of Italy-French disasters there-

Siege and capture of Genoa-Napoleon crosses the Alps by the Great St.

Bernard-His progress in Italy-His entrance into Milan-He defeats the

Austrians-Critical position of Melas-Battle of Marengo-Victory of the

French-Its results:

133-141

CHAPTER XVIII.

SECOND CAMPAIGN OF 1800.

Treaty between Great Britain and Austria-Austria temporizes with France-

Novel proposal of Napoleon to Great Britain-Negotiations for peace-Na-

poleon's obstinacy breaks off the negotiations-Plot to assassinate Napoleon

-French and Austrian forces-Capture of Malta by the English-Accession

of Pius VII.-Renewal of hostilities-Moreau's operations in Germany-

Battle of Hohenlinden-Retreat and disaster of the Austrians-Arch-Duke

Charles takes command of the army-Solicits and obtains an armistice-

Macdonald's march across the Alps by the Splugen-He advances into Italy

-Armistice of Treviso-Treaty between France and Naples-Treaty of

Luneville :
141-148

CHAPTER XIX.

FROM THE PEACE OF LUNEVILLE TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE NORTHERN

MARITIME CONFEDERACY.

Difficulties between Great Britain and Denmark-British fleet proceeds to Co-

penhagen-Treaty with Denmark-Arbitrary measures of Russia-Mari

time Confederacy against Great Britain-Retaliatory measures of Great

Britain-Embarrassments of the English ministry-Mr. Pitt resigns-His

successors pursue his policy-Sir Hyde Parker sails to Copenhagen-Battle

of Copenhagen-Victory of the British-Occupation of Hanover by the

Prussians-Death of the Emperor Paul-Accession of Alexander-His

measures and policy-Treaty between Russia and Great Britain-Dissolu.

tion of the Confederacy:

148-154

CHAPTER XX.

EXPEDITIONS TO EGYPT AND ST. DOMINGO-EUROPE, FROM THE PEACE OF

AMIENS TO THE RENEWAL OF THE WAR.

Advance of the Turkish army toward Egypt-Negotiations for peace frustrated

by the British-Defeat of the Turks-Expedition of Sir R. Abercromby-

Battle of Alexandria-British take possession of Cairo-Surrender of the

French army-Attempts of Napoleon to regain Egypt-Naval action be-

tween the British and French-Treaty between France and Spain-Pre-

parations of Napoleon for invading England-French treaties with Turkey,

Bavaria, America, Algiers, and Russia-Effects of the peace-Ambitious

projects of Napoleon-Expedition to St. Domingo-Its first success and fi

nal defeat-Condition of St. Domingo-Napoleon's aggressions in Europe-

Revolution in Holland-And in the Cis-Alpine Republic-Prosperity of Great

Britain-Causes of irritation between England and France-Mutual recrim-

inations-Extraordinary scene with Lord Whitworth at the Tuileries-Eng-

land declares war-Imprisonment of British travellers in France:

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155-164

CHAPTER XXI.

FRANCE, FROM THE PEACE OF AMIENS TO NAPOLEON'S ASSUMPTION OF THE

IMPERIAL CROWN.

Condition of France when Napoleon seized the reins of power-Necessity for a

despotic government-Napoleon's measures against the Jacobins-He estab-

lishes the Legion of Honor-Reëstablishes the Catholic religion-Amnesty

in favor of exiles and emigrants-Changes in the Constitution-Proposals

to Louis XVIII.-Civil Code of Napoleon-Law of succession-Confisca-

tion of property the great sin of the Revolution-Napoleon's flattering pros.

pects-Moreau-Royalist conspiracy of Pichegru-Arrest of the Duke d'-

Enghein-His trial and execution, March 21st, 1804-Consternation in Paris

when this murder was known-Murder of Pichegru-And of Wright-Trial

of Moreau-He embarks for America-Napoleon assumes the Imperiai

Crown:

164-173

CHAPTER XXII.

FROM THE RENEWAL OF HOSTILITIES TO THE DECLARATION OF WAR BY SPAIN.

Preparation for war-Commencement of hostilities-Renewed preparations of
Napoleon for the invasion of England-And of England for repelling it—
Insurrection in Ireland-Naval operations-Illness of the King-Mr. Pitt
recalled to the ministry-Condition of Austria-Of Prussia-Of Russia-
Impression produced in Europe by the murder of the Duke d' Enghein-
Coronation of Napoleon and Josephine-Rupture between Spain and Great
Britain-The former power declares war against the latter:

173-17

CHAPTER XXIII.

FROM THE OPENING OF THE SPANISH WAR TO THE BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ.

Napoleon's journey to Italy-Treaty between Great Britain and Russia-Napo
teon assembles his army and flotilla at Boulogne for the invasion of England

-Forces for the expedition-The French Admiral, Villeneuve, puts to sea

-Nelson sails in pursuit-Movements of the hostile fleets-Action of Sir

Robert Calder, off Ferrol-Its important results-Napleon abandons the

project of Invasion and moves his troops to the Rhine-Relative forces of

France and the allies-Nelson sails for Cadiz-Battle of Trafalgar-Results

of the battle-Death of Nelson-Honors to his memory-Napoleon's ope-

rations on the Rhine-He violates the Prussian neutrality-Indignation of

Prussia-Defeat of Auffemberg-Combat at Elchingen-Archduke Ferdi-

nand cuts his way through the French lines-Entire Austrian army under

Mack surrenders to Napoleon-Campaign in Italy-Battle of Verona-And

of Caldiero-Austrians retreat-Napoleon traverses Bavaria-Russians,

Austrians and French approach Vienna-Convention between Russia and

Prussia-Success of Ney and Augereau in the Tyrol-Proposals of Austria

for an Armistice-Movements around St. Polten-Kutusoff retreats-Com-

bat with Mortier-Lannes and Murat advance upon Vienna-The Emperor

Francis evacuates his Capital-Napoleon occupies Vienna-Junction of the

Russian and Austrian armies-Preparations on both sides for a general ac-

tion-The Battle of Austerlitz-Its results-Armistice of Austerlitz-Prussia

recedes from the Convention with Russia-And joins Napoleon-Treaty of

Presburg-Spoliation of Naples-Death of Mr. Pitt:

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179-194

CHAPTER XXIV.

FROM THE PEACE OF PRESBURG TO THE FALL OF PRUSSIA.

Condition of Europe-New ministry in England-Mr. Fox, Prime Minister-

French Finances-Occupation of Naples by the French-Insurrection in

Calabria-Battle of Maida-Louis Bonaparte made King of Holland-

French naval defeats-Differences between Great Britain and the United

States of America-Position of Prussia-Hostilities between England and

Prussia-Napoleon's exactions-Confederation of the Rhine-Irritation of

Prussia-Treaties of Russia and Great Britain with Prussia-Imprudence of

Prussia-Napoleon invades Prussia-Manœuvres of the two armies-Battle

of Jena-Battle of Auerstadt-Great results of these battles-Entire over-

throw of Prussia-Napoleon enters Berlin-His cruelty there-Contribu-

tions levied on the conquered provinces-Napoleon moves to the Vistula: 194-205

CHAPTER XXV.

CAMPAIGN OF EYLAU.

Russian forces-Russia applies to England-Impolitic and unjust 'course of the

British government-The armies approach each other-Napoleon goes to

Warsaw Commencement of hostilities-Battle of Pultusk-Its result-

The armies go into winter-quarters-Hostilities renewed-Russians retrea1

to Prussich-Eylau-Battle of Prussich-Eylau-Its result-Napoleon retreats

-Affairs of Turkey-Turkey declares war against Great Britain-Attack

on Constantinople-Change of ministry in Great Britain:

CHAPTER XXVI.

205-213

CAMPAIGN OF FRIEDLAND AND TILSIT.

Commencement of the campaign-Siege and capture of Dantzic-Forces of the
two Nations-Russians defeat Ney at Guttstadt-Russians retire to Heils.
berg-French attack and are repulsed-Russians eventually retreat to Fried.

land-Battle of Friedland--Proposals for Peace-Napoleon and Alexander

confer at Tilsit--Treaty between France and Russia-And with Prussia-

Secret articles of the Treaty of Tilsit:

CHAPTER XXVII.

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213-218

FROM THE PEACE OF TILSIT TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES IN THE

SPANISH PENINSULA.

Napoleon's hostility toward Great Britain-The Continental System-Berlin

Decree Measures of Great Britain-Milan Decree-Singular result of these

measures-Enthusiasm and adulation of the Parisians on Napoleon's return

to the Capital-Suppression of the Tribunate-And other despotic measures

-Proscriptions-Internal prosperity of France-Penal Code-Its atrocious

severity Conscriptions-Political changes in Central Europe-Internal af-

fairs of Prussia-Austria-Sweden-Designs of Russia and France on the

fleets of Denmark and Portugal-England anticipates their movements and

takes possession of the Danish ships-Negotiations with England-Turkey

breaks from her alliance with France-Napoleon's proceedings in Italy-His

encroachments in Western Europe:

CHAPTER XXVIII.

PRELIMINARY MOVEMENTS OF THE PENINSULAR WAR.

218-228

Differences between France and Spain-Napoleon discovers the hostile intentions

of Spain and Portugal-He resolves to subjugate the Peninsula-Commences

hostilities in and against Portugal-Junot advances to Lisbon-The Portu

guese Royal Family embark for Brazil-Junot occupies Lisbon-His govern-

ment-Affairs of Spain-Treaty of Fontainebleau-Invasion of Spain-The

King, Charles IV. attempts to escape to America-Is prevented-He resigns

his crown in favor of his son, Ferdinand VII.-French troops approach Madrid

-Murat takes possession of the Spanish Capital-Political intrigues between

Chales IV., Ferdinand, and Napoleon-By the representations of Savary,

Charles, Ferdinand, and the Spanish Royal Family are induced to travel to

Bayonne to meet Napoleón-Murat's misgovernment in Madrid-Insurrec-

tion and massacre of the inhabitants-Effects of these atrocities-Napoleon's

duplicity toward the Spanish Royal Family-Charles executes a second ab.

dication-Ferdinand is forced to a similar measure- -Joseph Bonaparte

declared King of Spain-Napoleon's Constitution for Spain-Joseph's

Ministry :

228-238

CHAPTER XXIX.

CAMPAIGN OF 1808 IN SPAIN AND PORTUgal.

The Spanish Peninsula-Forces destined to take part in the Peninsular war-
Revolts and massacres throughout Spain-Success of the French troops-
First siege of Saragossa-Siege of Valencia-Defeat of the Spaniards under
Blake and Cuesta-Atrocities of the French soldiers in Rio Seco and Cor.
dova-French retreat from the latter place-Their total defeat-Indignation
of Napoleon at Dupont's surrender-Joseph evacuates Madrid-Reverses of
the French-Arrival of Wellington in Portugal-He defeats the Frer ch
under Laborde and Junot-An Armistice is concluded and the French

evacuate Portugal-Sir John Moore arrives at Lisbon-And marches into

Spain-Movements of Austria-Interview between Alexander and Napoleon

at Erfurth-Murat made King of Naples-Napoleon's preparations to invade

Spain-His great success against the Spanish forces-He advances to Madrid

-Its capture-Sir David Baird lands at Corunna and joins Sir John Moore

-Advance and retreat of the British army-Sir John Moore continues his

retreat toward Corunna-Battle of Corunna-Death of Moore:

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239-252

CHAPTER XXX.

FIRST CAMPAIGN OF 1809 IN GERMANY.

Measures of Austria during the peace-Position of the French and Austrian

forces-Napoleon's instructions to Berthier-Napoleon takes command-

Action at Thaun-Subsequent discomfiture of the Austrians-The Arch-

duke captures Ratisbon-Combat at Landshut-And at Ratisbon-Battle of

Echmul-The Archduke retreats-Napoleon retakes Ratisbon-Results of

the campaign, thus far-Reverses of the French in other quarters-Hiller

takes post at Ebersberg-Massena attacks and defeats him-Napoleon ad-

vances to Vienna-and takes possession of that city-The Archduke Charles

approaches Vienna-Position of the two armies-Battle of Aspern-Napo-

leon retreats to Lobau and intrenches himself there:

253-262

CHAPTER XXXI.

FROM THE CAMPAIGN OF WAGRAM TO THE DETHRONEMENT OF THE POPE.

Napoleon prepares to cross the Danube-Position of the Archduke-The

French cross the river-And the Austrians retire to Wagram-Description

of Wagram-Battle of Wagram-The Archduke retreats to Bohemia-Na-

poleon grants an Armistice-Treaty of Vienna-Napoleon destroys the

ramparts of Vienna-Operations in the Tyrol-Great success of the Tyro-

lese-Treaty with them-Execution of Hofer-Expedition of the British

against Antwerp-Their partial success and retreat-Dissensions between

the Pope and Napoleon-The former is made prisoner and conveyed to

263-273

France:

CHAPTER XXXII.

MARITIME WAR; AND CAMPAIGN OF 1809 IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

British Naval expedition to Basque Roads-Its success-Success of the British

in the East and West Indies-Portugal-Spain-Forces of the Spaniards-

And of the French-Opening of the campaign-Second siege of Saragossa-

Its capture-Pillage by Lannes and Junot-Disasters following the fall of

Saragossa-Siege and capture of Gerona-Success of Victor in Central

Spain-Soult invades Portugal-And captures Oporto-Wellington arrives

at Lisbon-Marches against Oporto and retakes it-Soult's perilous retreat

-Wellington advances toward Madrid-Battle of Talavera-Wellington,

unsupported by the Spaniards, resolves to retire to the banks of the Tagus-

Ungenerous apathy of the Spaniards in their own cause- -Wellington remon-

strates-And abandons them to their own resources-Battle of Ocana-Wel

lington's system of maintaining his troops-And Napoleon's

274-285