AFTER AUSTERLITZ
When the news of Napoleon's victory at the Battle of Austerlits reached London 135 years ago, the London "Times" published a leading article, which has been forwarded to "The Post" by Mr. F, S. Goldingham as being of interest in the present situation. The following passage is most relevant: —
"Incredible as this sudden and unexpected termination of the war is, we are compelled to give it reluctant credit. From the Baltic to the farthest extremity of Italy there is not a Sovereign or Prince who at this moment may not be said to hold his power on sufferance from Bonaparte. What this frightful state is to lead to is in the womb of time. The victor may be merciful on the Continent, but we who deipise his power are not to expect peace from his moderation. He pledged himself to his troops that he would make peace in Vienna before Christmas, and in London before Easter. He has redeemed that pledge in the first instance. We are persuaded he will endeavour to do so in the latter,"
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 76, 26 September 1940, Page 10
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179AFTER AUSTERLITZ Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 76, 26 September 1940, Page 10
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