103 episodes
The Napoleonic Quarterly Quartermaster Productions
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4.7 • 28 Ratings
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Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each episode features interviews with leading historians of the period - covering the campaigns, diplomacy and political dramas of an extraordinary 24 years.
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Episode 37: Q1-1801 - The bedroom assassins
1801. January… February… March… Three months in which the assassination of Tsar Paul stuns Europe… The Act of Union brings together Britain and Ireland... And Austria and France sign the Treaty of Luneville, inking in French dominance in western Europe. This is episode 37 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the grisly drama of a court assassination sets the stage for the Napoleonic dramas to come.
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KATHY BURK on diplomatic history
Kathleen Burk, Professor Emerita of Modern and Contemporary History at University College London, is an amazing historian whose books spanning a long and distinguished career reflect the breadth of her interests: she's written about Anglo-American relations over the decades, a biography of AJP Taylor, even a history of wine reflecting her own background growing up on a California grape farm. We cover off all the bases - and find out how they apply to the Napoleonic period - in this fascinating discussion.
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In conversation: Alan Forrest and Charles Esdaile
Professor Alan Forrest of the University of York sat down with his long time academic friend Charles Esdaile to talk about the Napoleon Movie, the legacy of the Emperor and more.
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LOUIS SARKOZY on Napoleon’s Library
Louis Sarkozy talks to Bernie Campbell about his upcoming book on Napoleon's Library, the cultural influence of the Emperor and how his legacy is seen today in France.
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In conversation: Michael Broers and Charles Esdaile
Professor Emeritus Michael Broers of the University of Oxford, biography of Napoleon and historical adviser to 'Napoleon' (2023), sat down virtually with his old chum and sparring partner Charles Esdaile. In this conversation they covered:
[02:00] - their shared outsider perspective on the French Revolution
[06:00] - the usefulness of the Napoleonic period in terms of boosting the power of the state
[13:00] - Different ways of looking at Napoleon - including as the greatest of the Enlightened absolutists
[25:00] - Writing about Napoleon Bonaparte, whether you're Andrew Roberts or not
[35:00] - The Hundred Days
[43:00] - 'Napoleon' (2023), the epic spectacle-filled movie blockbuster for which Prof Broers served as historical adviser -
Production update: Charles, slaynt vie déy gerrid!
A Napoleonic professor is despatched to the field hospital, delaying our next main episode by a month. But we have lots of bonus episodes in the meantime.
Customer Reviews
Great!
As an avid history fan, the show is great. The host is great and he has many of the top historians of the period on the podcast. Great show! I also like that they don’t insert modern day politics into the subject. Keep up the great work guys!
Napoleon movie series goonish and peurile. Stick to what you are good at
The Napoleon movie review series debases what has been an excellent mainstream podcast. Goonish and Pythonesque quips and humour on full display and distracting to say the least. Moreover, this is not the place to display your Trump derangement syndrome. Please stick to what you know.
Brilliant!
A cracking good show. I’ve been reading about this period my entire reading life and this podcast consistently “makes it new” for me. Are we in a golden age of Napoleonic history? After listening to this, the answer seems a resounding and hearty “yes indeed.” Brilliant, lively and well-executed. Keep up the good work!