Filmmaker Dan Taberski was a Slimmons regular and a friend of Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. For the ad-free version of the show, visit:https://www.patreon.com/ageofnapoleonand pledge at least $2/month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon wanted to bring social harmony to France, but to do that, he needed to resolve the bitter conflict between the Catholic Church and the revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.patreon.com/ageofnapoleon It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. Map of the Saorgio campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Saorgio#/media/File:Saorgio_1794_Campaign_Map.jpg The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. As the French pushed into the heart of Central Europe, their presence began to awaken complicated nationalist feelings on both sides. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We take a break from the narrative to answer listener questions on topics ranging from the organization of the revolutionary armies to pop culture to alternate history hypotheticals.Learn more about your ad choices. Bonaparte receives a disturbing revelation about his personal life. The Army of Italy fights a famous battle at Lodi, which probably does not deserve its legendary reputation. Also discussed: rich Uncle Luciano and artisanal, small-batch artillery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Topics include: military life in the 18th century, officer culture, battles, desertion, and the life story and real adventures of the poor man of Toggenburg Also discussed: Bourrienne's problematic 'Memoirs,' Napoleon's love of books, talking to girls, and how the Bonapartes were like the Bluths Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, As the war in Haiti rages on, Toussaint Louverture makes a fateful decision to leave his allies behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Episode 2.5: The Advances of Dr. Struensee, Bonus mini-episode with a show announcement and a good story about DenmarkLearn more about your ad choices. Another coalition goes to war with France. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. General Srurier returns, and General Joubert is given command of a division. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, With the outbreak of war, Nelson vows to either make his career or destroy himself in the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, With the defeat of the French left, the right begins a violent resurgence, culminating in a rebellion that nearly conquers Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Topics include: military life in the 18th century, officer culture, battles, desertion, and the life story and real adventures of the poor man of Toggenburg Learn more about your ad choices. He begins planning the expedition to Egypt, and we examine the rationales behind the campaign. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon takes charge as head of artillery for the Army of the Alps, clashes with his incompetent commanders, and finally wins recognition on the battlefield during the Siege of Toulon. We meet two memorable characters: Paul Barras and Joachim Murat Napoleon's plan and Massna's daring win a victory at Saorgio. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Topics include: the life and career of Maximilien Robespierre and The Terror Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, In 1803, Britain sent a team of assassins against Napoleon. He is also on Twitter as @dwdavison9318 The former king is executed; royalists rise up to avenge him. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, The Bonaparte brothers launch their political careers with very mixed success, Paoli returns from exile a changed man, and we take a close look at the crooked, violent world of eighteenth century Corsican electoral campaigning. The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, A special interview with military historians Dr. Mark Gerges, Dr. Jonathan Abel, and Dr. John Kuehn, experts on the Napoleonic era from the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Horatio Nelson's last battle was a stunning British victory, but his fleet's troubles were just beginning. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Does the Battle of Marengo deserve its reputation as one of Napoleon's greatest victories? You can find out more about the Symposium at: https://www.historysymposium.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. 4.9 1,000 ratings Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, With the war over, France was finally becoming prosperous again. What would it mean for the future of the revolution, and millions of alienated French Catholics? Let's have a look at the changes Napoleon brought to the European continent and specifically at the developments he triggered in the former Holy Roman Empire.I hope you like this exploration of history! We follow the expedition to its ignoble end, and examine what conclusions we can draw from this strange chapter. In 1805, the French navy launched an audacious plan to buy the Emperor his 6 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. One of Napoleon's inner circle suffers a tragic, life-altering wound. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, As Haiti sinks deeper into chaos and tragedy, Toussaint begins his rise to leadership within the rebel movement. In Paris, Napoleon's meteoric rise has officially begun. Topics include the first Bastille Day, the Catholic counter-revolution, the migrs, the rise of radicalism, and revolutionary violence It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. Jan 31 NEW EPISODE! https://www.patreon.com/ageofnapoleon Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Back on the mainland, 1792 saw the revolution face an existential crisis, which gave birth to a new new kind of army. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon finally enters Milan. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, The road to the French Revolution. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, An overview of the most colorful and romanticized branch of a Napoleonic military: the cavalry. Oct 19, 2022 . In this episode we welcome Napoleon buff, Mr. Cary Elwes. Nelson had good connections and showed great promise, but his temperament endangered his career almost as soon as it began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon finally had his deal with the Vatican, but how would the Concordat of 1801 change France? Also, I am writing Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze's name here in the notes, in case some of you are wondering how to spell it. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Topics include: the life and career of Maximilien Robespierre and The Terror Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, French society begins to fracture as the Revolution goes off the rails. The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr. A biweekly podcast covering the last great war. Minor correction: during the fourth minute, "dawn of the 18th century" should be "dawn of the 19th century." The officers of the still-ragged Army of Italy invest in jewel-encrusted watches. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon continues in his attempt to reconcile with conservatives. We trace Napoleon's development as a statesman as he defies the Directory and brings Venice and Genoa under French influence. The First Italian Campaign gets off to an inauspicious start.Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. A history podcast about the Napoleonic era Learn more about your ad choices. Each week we'll tackle a new topic, ranging from prehistoric Japan to the modern day. Paris provides little support, but Bonaparte attempts to get his command into shape for the offensive. Depending on your perspective, they were either the bravest, most vital part of any army, or preening, arrogant prima donnas. The Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath, the Women's March on Versailles, the Great Fear, and Lafayette (yes, that Lafayette) Learn more about your ad choices. Back in Paris, the government struggles to contain the resurgent left, and a jaded former idealist makes a surprising political comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Topics include: vendettas, the Corsican War of Independence, Napoleon's hero- Pasquale Paoli, and James Boswell's Corsica cosplay Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, The expedition's bad luck continues. Learn more about your ad choices. The Age of Napoleon's tracks Bonus Episode by The Age of Napoleon published on 2017-08-02T20:06:06Z. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon finally enters Milan. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. Episode. Napoleon leads his new army into Germany in a stunning, lightning campaign. Paris provides little support, but Bonaparte attempts to get his command into shape for the offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We meet the Army of Italy, which Napoleon finds in a "state of destitution." Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, While Napoleon is away in Egypt, the revolution faces new struggles in Europe. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon marches against the Austrians yet again, with the future of his new regime hanging in the balance. Learn more about your ad choices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, France welcomes the Catholic Church back to the country in grand style, but the Concordat complicated Napoleon's relationship with staunch republicans in the army leadership. We meet the man who would one day rise above this barbarism and become father of a new country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We take a break from the narrative to answer listener questions on topics ranging from the organization of the revolutionary armies to pop culture to alternate history hypotheticals. Napoleon returns to Corsica. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, 1806 saw Europe reeling from the aftermath of Austerlitz. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon brings his army to the Channel Coast and builds it into one of the most formidable war machines in military history. We meet a young, capable Austrian commander: Archduke Charles.Learn more about your ad choices. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life. Napoleon fights another innovative battle at Rivoli, where the French cavalry devastates the enemy.Learn more about your ad choices. The Massena Society's YouTube channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvrcTkLRWH_5wOdr4lhKHw We also meet Napoleon's next opponent, discuss corruption within the army, and take an in-depth look at the campaign to strip Italy of its cultural and intellectual wealth. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, For better and for worse, a new government takes over in Paris: the Directory. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, With the Mantua garrison on the brink of starvation, the Austrians under Alvinczy launch one last relief attempt. Meanwhile, talk of another anti-French Coalition begins to swirl in the old regime capitals of Europe. To give you the best possible experience, this site uses cookies. Learn more about your ad choices. 2 talking about this. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, We examine the aftermath and significance of the Coup of 18 Brumaire. But before the month was over, fate would draw the Grande Arme back out on campaign. Napoleon's plan and Massna's daring win a victory at Saorgio. We discuss more of the military reforms of the revolution. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, 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. As a Patreon subscriber, I also enjoying listenting to the "Dispatch" episodes in which the host responds to a wide variety of questions from listeners. We examine an iconic moment of Napoleon's career: the assault on the bridge at Arcole. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, A conversation about debt and property in revolutionary and Napoleonic France, and what's it's like to research late 18th and early 19th century French history Learn more about your ad choices. Map of the Saorgio campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Saorgio#/media/File:Saorgio_1794_Campaign_Map.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, A new coalition forms against France. Learn more about your ad choices. pictures, maps, sources and . Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. The book is called \"Die Napoleonischen Kriege\", by Gunther Rothenberg. In 1805, the French navy launched an audacious plan to buy the Emperor his 6 hours. Back in Paris, the government struggles to contain the resurgent left, and a jaded former idealist makes a surprising political comeback. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, With so many of his political patrons dead, Napoleon's career stalls. General Srurier returns, and General Joubert is given command of a division. The French landing in Egypt turns into a debacle. We take a look back on this remarkable period, and assess Napoleon as a strategist. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Depending on your perspective, they were either the bravest, most vital part of any army, or preening, arrogant prima donnas. The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. The army continues to transform. The Age of Napoleon is a podcast focused on the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, After his stunning victories of late 1805, Napoleon sought to impose a new international order on central Europe. Napoleon makes a major decision that could have huge ramifications for the expedition, and for his own destiny. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, Napoleon is bored in a peacetime army and fills his time with writing and the study of military theory. Paoli breaks with the Bonapartes and with France. The show is written by a trained Egyptologist and uses detailed, up-to-date research. The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, The Army of Italy faces off against Field Marshal Wurmser, and finds itself in its toughest fight of the campaign so far. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices, France and the Grande Arme were growing tired of war, but in the winter of 1806, Napoleon led his forces east, into a harsh, new environment that would test the limits of his soldiers' endurance.