June 23rd.—Lucca made a principality, and given to Elisa Bonaparte.
July 22nd.—Naval battle between Villeneuve and Sir Robert Calder, which saves England from invasion.
August 16th.—Napoleon breaks up camp of Boulogne.
September 8th.—Third Continental Coalition (Russia, Austria, and England against France). Austrians cross the Inn, and invade Bavaria.
September 21st.—Treaty of Paris between France and Naples, which engages to take no part in the war.
September 23rd.—Moniteur announces invasion of Bavaria by Austria.
September 24th.—Napoleon leaves Paris.
September 27th.—Joins at Strasburg his Grand Army(160,000 strong).
October 1st.—Arrives at Ettlingen.
October 2nd.—Arrives at Louisbourg. Hostilities commence.