TABLE OF CONTENTS.
VOLUME FIRST.
[BOOK I.]
Chap.
- [ —Political relations of France and Russia since 1807]
- [—Prussia.—Frederick William]
- [—Turkey.—Sultans Selim—Mustapha—Mahmoud]
- [—Sweden.—Bernadotte]
[BOOK II.]
Chap.
- [—Feelings of Napoleon's grandees at the approaching contest—their objections, with Napoleon's replies—real motives which urged him to the struggle]
- [—Arguments against the war by the Dukes of Frioul and Vicenza and the Count de Segur.—Napoleon's replies]
- [—His manner of gaining proselytes to his opinions—his avowals to his own family—his discussions with Cardinal Fesch—his declaration to Prince Kourakin ]
- [—Circumstances inclining him to delay the contest—his proposals to England and to Russia—Russian ultimatum ]
- [—Preparations for commencement—Talleyrand—opinions of the military—of Napoleon's ministers and generals—fresh obstacles to his departure ]
[BOOK III.]
Chap.