Life of Prince Metternich

Life of Prince Metternich

Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who used charm and strategy to gain Napoleons trust and buy time for Austria. When the moment was right, a revitalized Austria, leading the Sixth Coalition, took down the formidable Napoleon. Malleson details how Metternich, from 1815 until his fall in the revolutions of 1848, used all his power, all his influence, all his untiring energy to create a new era of monarchical rule. This podcast is a riveting exploration of a man who shaped an era. (summary by Pamela Nagami)

Episodes

July 26, 2025 • 31 mins
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated his life to overthrowing Napoleon and his revolutionary ideals. This 1888 biography by British officer Colonel G. B. Malleson paints a vivid picture of the charismatic Metternich, who...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.