The telegram which began the Boer War — The blowing up of the ‘Maine’– The mystery of Captain Dreyfus — What was behind the Tsar’s peace rescript — Who really killed King Humbert? — The peril of Norway — The ruse of the Dowager Empress — The abdication of Francis-Joseph — The death of Queen Draga — The policy of Edward VII — The Humbert millions — The black pope