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Henry the Fowler’s Reign

This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: After Charlemagne.IntroductionThe events and times covered by this

Today's installment concludes Leipzig Battle of the Nations,our selection from History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you

Napoleon’s generals had been thrown back in every quarter, with immense loss, upon Dresden, toward which the allies now advanced.Continuing Leipzig

In August, 1813, the tempest of war broke loose on every side, and all Europe prepared for a decisive struggle.Continuing Leipzig Battle of the

Austria, at first, instead of aiding the allies, allowed the Poles to range themselves beneath the standard of Napoleon, whom she overwhelmed with

This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Napoleon’s Choices in Germany .IntroductionAfter the debacle in Russia

Today's installment concludes The Battle of Waterloo,the name of our combined selection from Wolfgang Menzel, William Siborne, and Victor Hugo. The

The Prussians, ﬁred by enthusiasm, forgot the fatigues they had for four days endured.Continuing The Battle of Waterloo,with a selection from The

This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Prussians Loose Battle of Ligny.IntroductionThis battle is more famous