Napoleon Complexity

Ryan Terrell
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A march through the life of Europe's greatest general, Napoleon Bonaparte. A man who conquered Paris to Moscow and lost it all. We'll talk about his feats and just how complex his Napoleon Complex was.

  1. 07/25/2023

    Episode 15: The Invasion of Malta

    Napoleon finally hoists anchor from Toulon and heads for his first target, the impregnable island of Malta. There, concessions are made and a holy order, centuries old, is brought to its knees. Napoleon reorganizes Malta and finally sets sale for Alexandria, barely missing the intrepid Lord Horatio Nelson.

    20 min

  2. 07/17/2023

    Episode 14: Prelude to Egypt

    As we return back to Napoleon, we learn of his efforts to build a force to invade ancient Egypt. We also discuss history of the Ottoman Empire and the friendship they shared with the French. Details of the Scientific Commission are discussed as well as the governing body of Egypt at the time of the invasion.

    18 min

  3. 07/02/2023

    Episode 13: The Directory

    We take a step back in time to see how the Directory was formed and discuss its political structure. The chaotic fall of Robespierre is covered as well as the structure of Napoleon's Cisapline Republic. Lastly Napoleon lends his hand to one last coup on 18 Fructidor to save the Directory and consolidate their power.

    14 min

  4. 06/24/2023

    Episode 12: Checkmate, The Fall of Vienna

    Napoleon's first Italian Campaign finally comes to an end. Vienna signs the Treaty of Campo Formio and the entire campaign is analyzed as a whole.

    14 min

  5. 06/12/2023

    Episode 11: The Battle of Rivoli

    All Napoleon has learned thus far is put to the test at the legendary battle of Rivoli. This would either solidify Napoleon as a great Revolutionary general or he would lose Northern Italy forever.

    20 min

  6. 05/24/2023

    Episode 10: A Game of Chess

    As a new lion approaches from the north, Napoleon must shore up his rear and play a bold game of chess with a new Austrian commander. Battles are fought, but Napoleon's defensive strategies and movements compel the Austrians to flee back north.

    19 min

  7. 05/09/2023

    Episode 9: Caging the Bear

    As we come back to Napoleon holding on to northern Italy, his defensive strategies will be put to the test. A distinguished Count makes a march south at the head of fresh Austrian troops and Napoleon is forced to make life or death decisions.

    16 min

  8. 04/26/2023

    Episode 8: Oh Sweet Josephine Part Three

    We finish our focus on Josephine and find out what awaits her after prison.

    15 min
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A march through the life of Europe's greatest general, Napoleon Bonaparte. A man who conquered Paris to Moscow and lost it all. We'll talk about his feats and just how complex his Napoleon Complex was.

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    Ryan Terrell
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