This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...as in the past. The Bavarians from the natural link with Austria, for the Germans in Austria are people of real Bavarian race. One cannot foretell how affairs will shape in the East; it depends too much on the personality of those who rule in Vienna and Buda Pest. For the present the preservation of Austria is a ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...as in the past. The Bavarians from the natural link with Austria, for the Germans in Austria are people of real Bavarian race. One cannot foretell how affairs will shape in the East; it depends too much on the personality of those who rule in Vienna and Buda Pest. For the present the preservation of Austria is a question of life or death to us. I am thinking less of a war with Russia than of peace in Europe. I sought to maintain peace, and for the sake of this great object I avoided matters which would have given cause for conflicts to excited and excitable politicians. Thus I ignored the boastings of the vain Russian chancellor, Gortschakoff, who claimed that he had prevented us from declaring another war with France; I allowed him to chatter. We wage no war with France or Russia without urgent neces sity. I willingly concede to France her successes in Asia (Tonkin) and Africa. If that does not please the English, let them settle with France. And if the development of Russia in Asia does not please the English, let them settle with Russia. It is to be hoped that, owing to the disappointment which will result from his friendship with England, our Emperor will depart from the unhappy custom of the German Princes of playing the thankless part of the good-natured crane for the wolf, John Bull, by carrying on wars on the continent in the interests of England. When we were in trouble, England took the side of our enemies and sought to do business with both parties. Therefore, if England is placed between the Gallic horse and the Russian elephant, we Germans will not interfere with the great fire fork, but will peacefully look on at the starched lord being squeezed till he cries to Heaven. "'But what should we seek with Russia or in Russia? If we were to act...
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Very Good. Very good minus/hardcover. Corners bent. Pages brown. Name plate inside cover. Hinge cracked. Foxing on title page and tissue protector. Foxing on outer foredges of pages. Spine brown. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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