The division between the great powers was caused by the desire of Russia and Prussia for the aggrandizement of their territories.Continuing The
The Congress of Vienna 1814-15
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: France Still a Major Power.IntroductionThe upheavals of the French
Napoleon Retreats From Leipzig
Today's installment concludes Leipzig Battle of the Nations,our selection from History of Germany by Wolfgang Menzel published in 1852.If you
Allied Armies Close in on Napoleon
Napoleon’s generals had been thrown back in every quarter, with immense loss, upon Dresden, toward which the allies now advanced.Continuing Leipzig
Napoleon Goes on Defensive
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
Diplomatic Treachery in 1813
Austria, at first, instead of aiding the allies, allowed the Poles to range themselves beneath the standard of Napoleon, whom she overwhelmed with
Leipzig Battle of the Nations
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Napoleon’s Choices in Germany .IntroductionAfter the debacle in Russia
Hitler Meets Finland’s General Mannerheim
This is the only recording of Hitler speaking in his everyday voice (not a speech but one on one to another person in a room).Mannerheim was the
Moral of the Story of the Anti-Jewish Riots
Today's installment concludes A Russian Pogrom Against the Jews,the name of our combined selection from Richard Gottheil and Vladamir Korolenko. The