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1.30 Setbacks and Remedies

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

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Fortifying the Eastern Frontier and the Downfall of a Famous Book Printer

This chapter discusses de Morier's intent to fortify the larger eastern frontier along the Rhine River by occupying Belgium and L'Ege, as well as the significance of possessing Belgium as leverage in negotiations. It also includes a story about Robert Barker, a famous book printer, who reprinted the King James Bible and missed one word, which led to his downfall.

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