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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Napoleon's Plan and the Resistance in Milan
02:46 • 10min
The Liberation of Lombardy
12:33 • 28min
The Suppression of the Rebellion in Northern Italy
40:26 • 4min
The Contradiction of French Ideals and Realities of War and Occupation
44:03 • 3min
The Introduction of Meritocracy and the Impact of the Napoleonic Era
46:51 • 2min