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Jefferson’s Diplomacy Impresses Napoleon

And let us not withhold from the Consul of France the credit which is due him for approaching and approving the proceedings of such a

But the question was, in commercial phrase, would the contest “pay”? Was it worth while to wage a war with so distant a power while the marine of

By the secrecy and duplicity practiced relative to this object, it is clear to me that they apprehend some opposition on the part of America to their

. . . you may be able to impress on the Government of France the inevitable consequences of their taking possession of Louisiana. . . .Continuing

This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Disturbing Intelligence About Louisiana.IntroductionPresident Thomas

Today's installment concludes The Dutch Crisis 1672,our selection from History of Holland and the Dutch, 900 - 1799 by C.M. Davies.If you have

The Dutch, though far inferior in number, having only seventy-five vessels, convinced that this struggle was to be the most desperate and the last,

The Hapsburg Emperor, though hampered by his secret treaty with the King of France, joined Prussia on The Netherlands’ side.Continuing The Dutch

Louis, upon the appointment of the Prince to the office of stadtholder, was liberal in offers of honor and advantages to his person and family, and