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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 28: The Liberation of Lombardy
Jun 19, 2018
Napoleon's conquest of Lombardy divides locals, as some radicals support the revolution while others are suspicious. Napoleon demands tribute and angers an old friend. Officers invest in jewel-encrusted watches. The podcast explores the contradiction between French ideals and realities of war and occupation. It also discusses the introduction of meritocracy and the impact of the Napoleonic era.
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- The French conquest of Lombardy divided the region, with some embracing the revolution while others greeted their conquerors with hostility.
- Napoleon faced resistance and unrest in Lombardy, implementing harsh measures to suppress rebellion, but low-level violence persisted in the region.
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Napoleon receives conflicting orders from Paris
After Napoleon's victory at Lodi, he receives new orders from Paris that divert his focus from the Austrians and require him to plunder and extort from the smaller states of Central Italy.
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