The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 29: To the Victor Go the Spoils

Jul 3, 2018
The Army of Italy defeats Beaulieu, takes a detour to confront the Pope, and Napoleon is reunited with Josephine. Corruption in the army is discussed, as well as the campaign to strip Italy of its cultural and intellectual wealth. Napoleon prepares for a new opponent.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Capture of Borghetto
02:45 • 12min
3
Career of Bécier and Arrival of Vermser
15:10 • 5min
4
Marshal Vermser and Napoleon's Objectives in Central Italy
20:32 • 9min
5
Greed and Illicit Plunder in Napoleon's Army
29:18 • 3min
6
The French Army Approaches Rome
31:53 • 18min
7
The Complicated Relationship and New Challenges
50:00 • 3min