In the cynical atmosphere of the Congress of Vienna, Consalvi imposed himself on his fellow statesmen and fought a successful battle for the restoration of the Papal States. E.E.Y. Hales describes a master of European diplomacy.
Metternich and Benckendorff, who played leading roles on the European scene, first met under very different circumstances; P.S. Squire describes how they were both attached to a charming French actress.
In the summer of 1849, Austrian forces besieging Venice decided to put into practice a novel plan; Europe had its first experience of aerial warfare.
David G. Chandler offers a study in fact and fiction about a famous Napoleonic campaign.
David G. Chandler describes how the trouble Napoleon took over the interpretation of events at Marengo shows how deeply they had disturbed him.
Michael Glover describes how Vienna in 1815 was the scene of endless entertainment for European rulers and their delegations.
Stella Musulin describes how, in 1848, even the Austrian capital was stirred by the turmoils of reform.
David Woodward describes insurrection in the Austro-Hungarian fleet on February 1st, 1918.
For over 150 years, writes Christopher Duffy, generations of Irish gentry sought service in the armies of the European powers.
Ross Watson introduces Prince Eugene of Savoy; Marlborough’s companion in arms was not only a great soldier but also one of the most important patrons and collectors of his day; a modest man with a deep love of painting and architecture inspired by a strongly individual taste.
