When was it published?

February 28, 1818 in Philanthropist

Foreign News February 28, 1818

Philanthropist

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Moscow Destruction, French Sack, Russian Empire, War Campaign, Ambition Trophies

Mount Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Melancholy report on Moscow's destruction by French forces: 17,697 buildings reduced to 3,994 undamaged, 13,685 destroyed, plus immense property loss and thousands of lives sacrificed to ambition. (148 characters)

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In an article headed "Moscow," in the summary of news in this paper, we have a melancholy picture of war as exhibited in the destruction of that once famous city, which was formerly the metropolis of the Russian empire. From the statement laid before the Emperor, it appears that at the time it was taken and sacked by the French, the number of dwelling houses and shops amounted to 17,697, and when they left it, only 3,994 remained undamaged! Thirteen thousand six hundred and eighty-five houses, &c., were destroyed in one city, in a single campaign! And to this, if we add the vast amount of other property lost at the same time, together with the thousands of human beings immolated on the altar of ambition, what a horrible scene is presented to our view!!

These are the trophies of fell ambition!
These the laurels that adorn thy brow.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Moscow Destruction French Sack Russian Empire War Campaign Ambition Trophies

What entities or persons were involved?

The Emperor

Where did it happen?

Moscow

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Moscow

Key Persons

The Emperor

Outcome

thirteen thousand six hundred and eighty-five houses, &c., were destroyed; vast amount of other property lost; thousands of human beings immolated

Event Details

Article headed 'Moscow' presents a melancholy picture of war in the destruction of that once famous city, formerly the metropolis of the Russian empire. From the statement laid before the Emperor, at the time it was taken and sacked by the French, the number of dwelling houses and shops amounted to 17,697, and when they left it, only 3,994 remained undamaged. These are the trophies of fell ambition; these the laurels that adorn thy brow.