This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Discontent, Political and Religeous.IntroductionBefore the French
Prussia King’s Coronation
Today's installment concludes Prussia Proclaimed a Kingdom,our selection from Memoirs of the House of Brandenburg and the History of Prussia During
How to Make the Holy Roman Emperor Agree?
Frederick I," said he, "gained the electoral dignity for our house, and I, as Frederick III, would fain give it royal rank, according to the old
Prussia Proclaimed a Kingdom
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Elector of Brandenburg's Royal Ambition.IntroductionLeopold von Ranke
The Cavalry Charges In
Marlborough instantly ordered a charge along the line. The allied cavalry galloped forward at the enemy's squadrons, and the hearts of the French
Assault on Blenheim
As they approached the enemy, Marlborough's troops formed the left and the centre, while Eugene's formed the right of the entire army.The Battle of
Before the Fight
"I know the danger, yet a battle is absolutely necessary, and I rely on the bravery and discipline of the troops, which will make amends for our
Marlborough Marches South
"With such skill and science," says Coxe, "had this enterprise been concerted that at the very moment when it assumed a specific direction the enemy
The Battle of Blenheim
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: France Aims for Dominance in Europe.IntroductionFrance under Louis XIV