His ministers and negotiators appeared as much superior to those of all Europe in the cabinet, as his generals and armies had been experienced in the field.

A successful war had been carried on against an alliance, composed of the greatest potentates in Europe.

Considerable conquests had been made, and his territories enlarged on every side.

An advantageous peace was at last concluded, where he had given the law.
The allies were so enraged against each other, that they were not likely to cement soon in any new confederacy.

And thus he had, during some years a real prospect of attaining the monarchy of Europe, and of exceeding the empire of Charlemagne, perhaps equalling that of ancient Rome.