The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode 63: Definitive Peace
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Feb 5, 2020 Negotiations between Austria and France, impact of Battle of Hohenlinden, Treaty of Luneville's consequences, future of French Empire, Prussia's rise to power, Prussia's strategies and diplomacy, Napoleon's manipulations and invasion of Hanover, challenges and discontent in British position during Napoleonic Wars.
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Luneville Cemented French Gains
- The Treaty of Luneville largely renewed the punitive terms of Campo Formio and reinforced French dominance in Italy and the Rhine.
- Its implementation threatened the Holy Roman Empire by displacing many princes and undermining the emperor's protective role.
Joseph Negotiated With Napoleon's Script
- Napoleon appointed his brother Joseph as chief negotiator but supplied detailed scripted instructions down to body language.
- Joseph entertained the Austrian negotiator at his Mortfontaine estate, delaying his departure after talks ended.
Rhineland Annexation Triggered Empire Crisis
- French annexation of the Rhineland forced compensation and territorial reshuffling across the Holy Roman Empire.
- That process risked existential change to the empire and set up a future imperial congress to decide outcomes.