CONTENTS OF VOLUME VI.

CHAPTER XLIV.

CAMPAIGN OF EYLAU.

Advance of the French Armies to the Vistula-Preparation of both Parties for a

Winter Campaign, and their vast efforts to recruit their Armies-The Russians eva-

cuate Warsaw, which is occupied by the French-Enthusiasm of the Poles, which is

chilled by the cautious measures of Napoleon regarding them-Winter Campaign in

Poland-Retreat of the Russians, and Battles of Pultusk and Golymin-Both Parties

go into Winter Quarters-Progress of the Campaign in Silesia-The Russians re-

sume the offensive and attack the French cantonments-Rapid concentration of his

Forces by Napoleon-Retreat of the Russians-Combats of Lansberg and Leibstadt-

Great and bloody Battle of Eylau-Retreat, in the first instance, of the Russians,

and ultimately of the French-Impression which the accounts of it produced in France,

and over Europe.-P. 1-101.

CHAPTER XLV.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MEASURES OF MR Fox's

ADMINISTRATION.

Domestic and Foreign Measures of the Whig Administration in England-Mr

Windham's Military Measures and System of Limited Service- Arguments for and

against it in Parliament-Abolition of the Slave Trade-Arguments for and against

it-Lord Henry Petty's financial measures-Arguments for and against them in Par-

liament-Foreign transactions-Disastrous expedition to Buenos Ayres-Rupture

between Turkey and Russia-Invasion of the Principalities-English expedition under

Sir John Duckworth against Constantinople-which passes the Dardanelles, but is

ultimately unsuccessful-Catholic Bill introduced by the Ministry into Parliament-

Leads to their dismissal by the King-Arguments on both sides in Parliament, and

re-accession of the Tories to power.-P. 102–204.

CHAPTER XLVI.

CAMPAIGN OF FRIEDLAND AND TILSIT.

Negotiations and preparations of both parties during the suspension of hostilities
in Spring 1807-Vast efforts of the Russians and French to recruit their armies, and
prodigious force which the latter collected on the Vistula-Reduction of all the re-
maining Silesian fortresses-Siege and capture of Dantzic-Advance of Napoleon
against the Russians-Battle of Heilsberg-Great and decisive battle of Friedland-
Armistice and negotiations at Tilsit-interview between Alexander and Napoleon on
the raft on the Niemen-Articles of the treaty of Tilsit-Its secret articles, particu-
larly regarding the Danish and Portuguese fleets, and the partition of Turkey by
France and Russia-perfidious abandonment of Turkey by Napoleon, and half measures
pursued by him regarding Poland.-P. 205-327.

CHAPTER XLVII.

CONTINENTAL SYSTEM AND IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT OF
NAPOLEON.

Change in Napoleon's plans for the subjugation of England-His vast designs for
a maritime confederacy, and the increase of his naval force-Berlin and Milan De-
crees-Their Objects and Tendency-Retaliatory Measures adopted by the British
Government-Orders in Council-Debates on the Subject in Parliament-Return of
Napoleon to Paris-His Legislative Measures there, and General System of Govern-
ment-Slavish Conduct of the Legislature, and Despotic Character of his Administra-
tion-Centralization System-Re-establishment of Titles of Honour-Total Sup-
pression of the Liberty of the Press-System of Fusion of the Ancient and Modern
Noblesse Court Etiquette-Internal Prosperity of France from the Continental
System, and Contributions on other States-Establishment of State Prisons or Bas-
tiles-Finances of the Empire-Rigour of the Conscription Laws-Imperial System
of Education-Lyceums and Military Schools-Universal Abandonment of Republi-
can Ideas in France, and Transition, by General Consent, to a Centralized Despotism
-Reflections on the Causes of this Change, and the different Character of the Eng-
lish and French Revolutions.-P. 328-441.

CHAPTER XLVIII.

FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS OF EUROPE FROM THE PEACE OF TILSIT
TO THE OPENING OF THE SPANISH WAR.

State and Policy of Russia after the Peace of Tilsit-Establishment of the Grand
Duchy of Warsaw and Kingdom of Westphalia-State and Wise Measures of Prussia-
Rise of the Tugenbund or Secret Societies--Austria-Its Policy and Statistics at this

period-Sweden-Conquest of Pomerania and Fall of Stralsund-Reasons which led

to the Copenhagen Expedition-Its decisive and important success-Sensation which

it excited in Europe-Soon justified by the conduct of Napoleon to Portugal-Argu-

ments for and against the Expedition in Parliament-Rupture of Russia with Eng-

land-And cordial Accession of Denmark to the League against Great Britain-

Affairs of Russia and Turkey, and Renewal of the War between them-Further En-

croachments of France on Holland, Germany, and Italy-Danger of England, and

vast importance of the blow against the designs of Napoleon already struck by the

Copenhagen Expedition.-P. 442-512.

CHAPTER XLIX.

PROXIMATE CAUSES OF THE PENINSULAR WAR.

Early formation of ambitious designs by Napoleon against the Monarchs of the

Peninsula-Which are approved of by Alexander at Tilsit-Commencement of the

French Intrigues at Madrid and Lisbon, as soon as Napoleon returns to Paris-Cha-

racter of the leading Political Characters in the Peninsula-Secret Treaty of Fon-

tainbleau between Napoleon and Charles IV.-Napoleon's perfidious designs against

both the Peninsular Thrones-Expedition of Junot into Portugal-Seizure of Lisbon,

and Embarkation of the Royal Family there for the Brazils-Occupation of the whole

country by Napoleon, in defiance of the Treaty of Fontainbleau-Progress of the In-

trigues in Spain-Arrest of Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias-Entrance of the French

troops into Spain, and seizure of its frontier fortresses-The Prince of Peace seeing

himself outwitted, prepares for war- Tumult at Aranjuez and abdication of Charles

IV. Continued advance of the French troops, and their entry into Madrid-Napoleon

comes to Bayonne-Whither by his advice the Prince of Asturias also comes-And is

followed by Charles IV., the Queen, and the Prince of Peace-Treacherous conduct

of the French Emperor to all these parties-Ferdinand is forced and Charles IV. in-

duced to resign their rights to the Spanish crown-Tumult at Madrid-Prodigious

sensation which it excites throughout the Peninsula-Napoleon confers the crown of

Spain on his brother Joseph-Assembly of Notables at Bayonne-Reflections on the

unparalleled fraud and duplicity of the French Emperor in these proceedings.-P.

513-623.

CHAPTER L.

CAMPAIGN OF 1808 IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

Political character and situation of the Spanish and Portuguese nations, and phy-

sical conformation of the country they inhabit-Causes which have led to this pecu-

liar and durable character-Church-Army-And Civil Government-Strength, dis-

cipline, and character of the French army at this period-And of the British-

Spanish and Portuguese-Commencement of the insurrection in Spain-Its universal

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character, and partial sanguinary excesses-Constitution of Bayonne, and proceedings

of the Spanish grandees there-Arrival of Joseph at Madrid-Debates on the Spanish

war in the British Parliament, and universal joy in the British Isles-Operations of

the French in Castile and Arragon-Battle of Rio Seco-Unsuccessful Siege of Sara-

gossa-Defeat of Moncey at Valencia-Surrender of Dupont in Andalusia-Defeats of

the French in Catalonia and at Gerona-Retreat of Joseph and the French troops

from Madrid and all parts of Spain behind the Ebro-Insurrection in Portugal-

Operations of Junot there-Expedition of Sir A. Wellesley to its shores-Action of

Roliga Battle of Vimeira and Convention of Cintra-Senseless clamour in Great

Britain on the subject-Advance of the English army under Sir John Moore into

Spain-Interview of Napoleon and Alexander at Erfurth-Its secret objects--Vast

forces which he sends into the Peninsula-Great conscription in France-Arrival of

Napoleon on the Ebro-Winter campaign in the north of Spain-Battles of Espinosa-

Burgos-Tudela-and dispersion of the Spanish armies-Forcing of the Somo-Sierra

Pass and fall of Madrid-Napoleon's arrival there-Advance of Sir John Moore to

Sahagun-Rapid march of Napoleon to surround him-Important effects of this move-

ment-Retreat to Corunna, and hardships undergone by the troops during it-Battle

of Corunna, and death of Sir John Moore-Reflections on the campaign, and the im-

portant consequence of his operations.-P. 624-881.