Podcast Episodes

The Infernal Machine

After Marengo, Napoleon's secret police did battle with violent radicals in the political underground, culminating in a brush with death on Christmas Eve, 1800.

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Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

The Fruits of Victory

Does the Battle of Marengo deserve its reputation as one of Napoleon's greatest victories? We analyze the battle and examine its chaotic aftermath.

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Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

The Promise

Napoleon marches against the Austrians yet again, with the future of his new regime hanging in the balance. What followed was one of the most dramatic and consequential campaigns of the Napoleonic Wa…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

The New Covenant

Napoleon outmaneuvers his rivals and forms a new government, then secures his position as dictator of France with an undemocratic referendum.

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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Marx and the Coup with Matt Christman

Writer and political commentator Matt Christman returns for a conversation about the significance of the Coup of 18 Brumaire.

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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The Morning After

We examine the aftermath and significance of the Coup of 18 Brumaire.

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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

The Sword of Brumaire

Napoleon makes a triumphant return to France, but finds the country no longer has any dire need of a military savior. Nonetheless, a plot was already underway in Paris that would soon culminate in Na…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Egypt Epilogue with Derek Davison

Derek Davison returns to discuss Middle Eastern history in the wake of the French Expedition. Topics include: the remarkable reign of Muhammad Ali, army reform, orientalism, and a possible 20th-centu…

Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

Meanwhile, in Europe

While Napoleon is away in Egypt, the revolution faces new struggles in Europe. Another coalition goes to war with France. One of history's greatest commanders faces off against the republic in Italy.…

Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

Leaving Egypt

Murat's cavalry secure another crushing victory over the Mamelukes, but news from France leads Napoleon to abandon the expedition (and his mistress), leaving General Kléber to pick up the pieces. We …

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago