Russia and the neutrals. Oldenburg. The Czar's plans for the offensive. French armaments. Diplomatic delays. The original cause of the war. Napoleon's domestic policy. Confederation of the Rhine. The franco-prussian alliance. Metternich and the Austrian alliance. Successful overtures to Sweden and Turkey. Russia's ultimatum. Vnapoleon holds his Court at Dresden. Goethe and Napoleon. Historical sigui ficance of Napoleon.