Jacobin Radio Michael and Us: A Whiff of Grapeshot
Dec 18, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the lack of imagination in Ridley Scott's movie about the French Revolution and Napoleon. They also analyze the leadership styles of Stephen Harper and Pierre Polyevre, critique the inaccurate historical depiction in the movie, and delve into Thomas Carlisle's influence on historical perception. Additionally, they provide a detailed account of a failed insurrection and the fall of the sacred rite.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Leadership Styles: Harper vs. Polyevre
05:47 • 12min
Critiquing Ridley Scott's Movie on the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
18:10 • 26min
Inaccurate Historical Depiction in a Movie and Its Implications
43:53 • 4min
Discussion of Thomas Carlisle's Whiff of Grape Shot Passage and its Influence on History
47:56 • 3min
Engaging Prose and Swift Actions: A Whiff of Grape Shot
50:50 • 2min
The Historic Insurrection and the Fall of the Sacred Rite
53:09 • 4min