Podcast Episodes

Resistance is Pointless

A conclusion to our discussion of the Napoleonic Code, plus the fate of France's crown jewels, the legal opposition to Bonaparte's regime, and women's rights.

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Published on 5 years, 7 months ago

Master of France

Bonaparte finally takes the last legal step towards dictatorship, and we begin a discussion of his most important legacy: the Napoleonic Code.

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Published on 5 years, 8 months ago

The Blank Slate

The Treaty of Amiens is greeted with celebrations around the world. With peace, Napoleon prepares to embark on an ambitious program of reform.

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Published on 5 years, 9 months ago

The Last Treaty

After 8 years of war, Britain and France were finally on the road to peace, but reaching an agreement between such bitter rivals would be a long, arduous process. Fortunately, for both countries, an …

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

Definitive Peace

After their defeat at Hohenlinden, the Austrians return to the negotiating table, resulting in a treaty that threw the entire future of the Holy Roman Empire into doubt. We examine Prussian diplomacy…

Published on 5 years, 10 months ago

The World Stage

The War of the 2nd Coalition is winding down, but in the cut-throat world of Napoleonic diplomacy, peace could often prove elusive.

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Published on 5 years, 11 months ago

Triumph and Temptation

Horatio Nelson continues to build his reputation as one of the most brilliant sailors of the age, but as his fame grows, the dark side of Nelson's character threatens to undermine his achievements.

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Published on 6 years ago

Do Much or Be Ruined

With the outbreak of war, Nelson vows to either make his career or destroy himself in the effort.

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Published on 6 years, 1 month ago

That Great Little Man

We examine the early career of Horatio Nelson, one of Napoleon's ablest and most implacable opponents. Nelson had good connections and showed great promise, but his temperament endangered his career …

Published on 6 years, 2 months ago

Stalemate

Austria drops out of the war, leaving Britain to continue the struggle against France alone. Emperor Paul of Russia faces fierce opposition. The British navy gets itself into trouble in the Baltic.

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Published on 6 years, 3 months ago