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Editorial
February 6, 1807
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Laments corruption and weakness across European kingdoms, with no beloved sovereigns and unwilling armies except in England. Warns England to avoid dissipating strength on expeditions to Buenos Ayres and South America, as she can save herself but not Europe now that Prussia is lost and Russia may follow.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
Almost all the kingdoms of Europe are corrupted. There is not one of them-- not one--which can support the contest. It is lamentable to say it, but, from some cause or other, there is scarcely a sovereign in Europe who is beloved or respected by his subjects. With the exception of England, there is not an army or a people on the continent who will worthily defend their country from the invader. In this state of things, what can save them? Prussia is gone--Russia will perhaps follow. Let England look to herself and not dissipate her strength in expeditions to Buenos Ayres and South America.- England may yet save herself, but we are grieved to say, she cannot now save Europe.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
European Corruption
Sovereign Unpopularity
Military Weakness
England Self Defense
Buenos Ayres Expedition
What entities or persons were involved?
England
Prussia
Russia
European Sovereigns
Buenos Ayres
South America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Europe's Political Corruption And England's Self Preservation
Stance / Tone
Pessimistic Lamentation And Cautionary Advice
Key Figures
England
Prussia
Russia
European Sovereigns
Buenos Ayres
South America
Key Arguments
Almost All European Kingdoms Are Corrupted And Unable To Support Conflict.
No European Sovereign Is Beloved Or Respected By Subjects.
Except England, No Continental Army Or People Will Defend Against Invaders.
Prussia Is Lost; Russia May Follow.
England Should Focus On Herself, Not Expeditions To Buenos Ayres And South America.
England Can Save Herself But Not Europe.