The Life and Times of Stein: Volume 1 : Or, Germany and Prussia in the Napoleonic Age (Paperback)

Preface; Part I. Before the Catastrophe: 1. Stein's early years; 2. The Prussian service; 3. Prussia at war with the revolution; 4. Within the line of demarcation; 5. Stein as minister of finance; Part II. The Catastrophe: 1. Character of the Prussian state; 2. Frederick William II and Frederick William III; 3. Napoleon and the empire; 4. Neutrality of Prussia; 5. The catastrophe of Prussia; 6. Stein during the war; 7. Stein in retirement; Part III. Ministry of Stein - First Period: 1. Constitution and task of the ministry; 2. Stein's colleagues; 3. Preparation of the emancipating edict; 4. The emancipating edict; 5. Stein's position; 6. Negotiations.