

Episode 79: The Eagle's Landing
Jun 10, 2021
Explore Napoleon's colonial policies, the tragic end of Toussaint Louverture, and the final act of the Haitian War of Independence. Delve into the collaboration between Julianne Raymond and General Louverture in building a new constitution for Haiti. Discover Napoleon's desire to revive France's colonial empire and his expedition to Haiti. Reflect on Napoleon's failure in Haiti and the consequences it had on the Napoleonic Wars.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Building a New Constitution
02:49 • 16min
Instability in Haiti and Incestuous Royals in History
18:25 • 2min
Napoleon's Colonial Ambitions and Haiti
20:10 • 20min
Napoleon's Expedition to Haiti
40:25 • 32min
Napoleon's Colonial Policy
01:12:30 • 9min
Napoleon's Failure in Haiti and its Consequences
01:21:56 • 3min