Life of Prince Metternich

Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who used charm and strategy to gain Napoleons trust and buy time for Austria. When the moment was right, a revitalized Austria, leading the Sixth Coalition, took down the formidable Napoleon. Malleson details how Metternich, from 1815 until his fall in the revolutions of 1848, used all his power, all his influence, all his untiring energy to create a new era of monarchical rule. This podcast is a riveting exploration of a man who shaped an era. (summary by Pamela Nagami)

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01 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 31 min 14 sec

02 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 30 min 52 sec

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06 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 32 min 56 sec

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08 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 19 min 55 sec

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10 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 19 min 38 sec

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12 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 16 min 41 sec

13 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 34 min 10 sec

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15 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 26 min 55 sec

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17 - Life of Prince Metternich by George Bruce Malleson 2025-07-26 16 min 19 sec

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