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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 53: Marx and the Coup with Matt Christman
Jul 7, 2019
Matt Christman, writer and political commentator, discusses the significance of the Coup of 18 Brumaire and its impact on modern political history. Topics include Bonapartism, the French Revolution, centralized states, Napoleon's rule, challenges in historical analysis, understanding Napoleon's personality, industrialization, and potential alternate history.
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- The concept of 'bone apartism' is discussed, referring to a revolution reaching a point of instability and being resolved with a single leader, such as Napoleon, who subsumed the entire revolution into himself.
- The impact of Napoleon and the French Revolution on international politics and Europe is examined, particularly how it influenced the ideological values and revolutions beyond France's borders.
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The French Revolution and its aftermath are explored, highlighting the pivotal era in American history that fought for the Union and the freedom of slaves.
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