The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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The Age of Napoleon Podcast Podcast

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. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life.

  1. Episode One: The Basics

    EPISODE 1

    Episode One: The Basics

    Episode one of a history podcast about the Napoleonic Era Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
  2. Episode Two: Enlightenment and Tyranny

    EPISODE 2

    Episode Two: Enlightenment and Tyranny

    Topics include: The Enlightenment, absolute monarchy, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
  3. Episode 2.5: The Advances of Dr. Struensee

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 2.5: The Advances of Dr. Struensee

    Bonus mini-episode with a show announcement and a good story about Denmark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  4. Episode Three: Eastern Ambitions

    EPISODE 4

    Episode Three: Eastern Ambitions

    Topics include: the Habsburgs, the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, the wars of Frederick the Great, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the Ottoman Empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  5. Episode Four: Nemesis

    EPISODE 5

    Episode Four: Nemesis

    Great Britain in the Eighteenth century. Politics, society, and the industrialization (or lack thereof) of the British economy special cameo by Hank the cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  6. Episode Five: The Setting Sun

    EPISODE 6

    Episode Five: The Setting Sun

    topics include Louis XIV and his disastrous successors, the people and society of 18th century France, and a dog who became a saint (kind of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  7. Episode 5.5: The Doomed Regime

    EPISODE 7

    Episode 5.5: The Doomed Regime

    Rounding out the discussion of 18th century France from episode 5. Topics include politics, the economy, diplomacy, and workin' for the King of Prussia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
  8. Episode Six: The King's Army

    EPISODE 8

    Episode Six: The King's Army

    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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
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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. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life.

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