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General Schwarzenberg was a prince of Austria and the overall Allied commander during the 1813-1814 campaigns that finally defeated Napoleon. Why doesn't he get the credit of Blucher or Wellington for Napoleon's defeat? Find out in this episode
Fouche was a slippery character who was always in the midst of plots and revolutions. Nevertheless, Fouche and his police agents were utilized by different French governments, including Napoleon's, to monitor and suppress rebels and revolutiona
Did you know Napoleon carried a large library of books on his military campaigns? Special guest Louis Sarkozy joins the show to discuss Napoleon's love of literature, the books he read, Napoleon's efforts as a writer, his legacy in France, the
Napoleon's less-famous nephew actually ruled France for a longer period and arguably accomplished more in his reign. Special guest Melissa Rossi joins the program to discuss this important member of the Bonaparte family. X/Twitter: @melissaro
Marshal Ney encountered many trials in his life - on the battlefield, at the negotiating table, and finally in a courtroom. Special guest Brian Williams discusses the challenges that Marshal Ney faced to become the "Bravest of the Brave". X/T
Louis Bonaparte was once the most-favored sibling of Napoleon. However, he was an ineffective ruler of Holland and his policies clashed with Napoleon's ideals. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this lesser-known brother o
Another great paladin who served under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War, General Beresford helped defeat Napoleon's armies while also training the Portuguese army. Special guest and author Josh Provan tells us about this officer who
The irascible Thomas Picton had a very checkered career but performed well for the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula War. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the show to discuss this talented, but infamous, British general. X/Tw
Our first episode on a naval officer and who better to start with than Admiral Nelson! Special guest and author Evan Wilson joins the show to discuss this dynamic personality. **Note: the views and opinions of Evan Wilson do not reflect those
An interesting figure in the French Consulate government and Napoleon's empire. Charles Mackay joins the show to tell us about this politician who aided in developing Napoleon's most lasting legacy, the Napoleonic Code.X/Twitter: @bubblesvam
One of the pivotal battles in the Peninsula War as it permanently ended Napoleon's dreams of conquering Portugal. Special guest Marcus Cribb joins the program to tell us about this epic clash between Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington.
d'Erlon led French armies in several key victories - Zurich, Hohenlinden, Austerlitz, and Danzig - but didn't receive his Marshal's baton until long after Napoleon's downfall. Special guest and author Graeme Callister joins the program to tell
Although not as famous as other army commanders in the Russian army, Bennigsen had some memorable confrontations with Napoleon. Bennigsen put up stiff resistance at the Battles of Pultusk and Eylau against the Emperor. Special guest and author
What was the toughest job in the world in 1815? The answer would probably be replacing Napoleon as ruler of France. Louis XVIII had to perform this unenviable task, twice. Emmanuel Dubois from the podcast "La Fayette, We Are Here" joins our sho
Finally, an episode on Napoleon himself! Special guest and Napoleon biographer Andrew Roberts joins the program to discuss the Emperor's highs and lows as well as his legacy. Twitter/X: @aroberts_andrew, @andnapoleon--- Support this podca
Episode 65 - Dr. Larrey and medical care during the Napoleonic Age, with special guest Mick Crumplin
Dominique Jean Larrey was probably the most famous surgeon in Napoleon's army during this period. Author Mick Crumplin joins the program to tell us about medical care during the Napoleonic Age and the trailblazing Dr. Larrey.Twitter/X: @andna
Of all of Napoleon's siblings, Joseph probably tried the hardest to help Napoleon. Was he successful? Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to tell us about this much-maligned brother of the Emperor.X/Twitter: @GraemeCallister, @andna
The "Napoleon" movie we've all been waiting for - was it good/was it bad? Find out here as our special guest, and Waterloo battlefield tour guide, Marcus Cribb provides his in-depth opinion on the film.X/Twitter: @mcribbHistory, @andnapoleon
As brilliantly as the Marshals lived, it is important to learn about how they died. In this episode, we will discuss the respective demises of Napoleon's Marshals. Special guest and Napoleonic Marshal expert Rachael Stark joins the show to disc
Everett Rummage, from the podcast "Age of Napoleon", joins us to discuss freedom fighter, general, and one of the founders of Haiti - Toussaint Louverture. X/Twitter: @AgeofNapoleon, @andnapoleon*For bonus content, please follow us on YouTu
We talk about one of Napoleon's Swiss officers in this episode, General Reynier. Special guest Charles Mackay joins the podcast to discuss this talented officer.X/Twitter: @bubblesvampire, @andnapoleon--- Support this podcast: https://pod
Special guest and author Michael Broers joins the show to discuss the one and only Foreign Minster of France, Talleyrand.X/Twitter: @andnapoleon*Please make sure to follow us on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon. --- Support thi
No general lost more battles to Napoleon than Archduke Charles of Austria. But he is still considered one of the best generals from the Napoleonic Era. Special guest David Hollins joins the program to discuss this talented opponent of Napoleon.
This battle, fought by Napoleonic Era titans Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington, really came down to the reconstituted Portuguese army who performed well in their first major battle against the French. Special guest and battlefield tour
General Duroc performed many roles for Napoleon: friend, advisor, general, diplomat, and Marshal of the Palace. Whenever Napoleon needed someone to handle a delicate situation, he turned to Duroc. Special guest Irene Kim joins the podcast to te
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