The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode Nine: The Iron Soil of Corsica

Aug 30, 2017
Explore Napoleon's roots and how his Corsican origins shaped his identity. Learn about the geography and society of Corsica, including its rugged landscape and unique democratic system. Discover the tradition of vendettas in 18th-century Corsican society and the period of rebellion in Corsica. Understand the impact of James Boswell's book on the Corsican rebellion and the widespread interest it generated. Briefly mention Napoleon's birth and other podcast recommendations.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Geography, Economy, and Society of Corsica
03:15 • 2min
3
18th-century Corsica: Tradition, Vendettas, and Rebellion
05:18 • 3min
4
The Corsican Rebellion and the Birth of a Progressive Republic
08:03 • 4min
5
The Impact of James Boswell's Book on Corsican Rebellion
11:43 • 21min
6
Napoleon's Birth and Other Podcast Recommendations
32:32 • 2min