The Age of Napoleon Podcast Episode 103: The Two Eagles
Jul 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the remarkable diplomatic summit at Tilsit in 1807, including Napoleon's pursuit of the retreating Russians, preliminary peace talks, the enigma of Emperor Alexander of Russia, his contradictory nature, a lavish dinner party, and Napoleon's triumphant return to Paris.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Negotiations and Diplomacy at Tilcett
02:48 • 12min
The Potential Meeting and the Enigma of Emperor Alexander
14:56 • 2min
The Contradictory Nature of Alexander, the Russian Emperor
16:40 • 20min
A Dinner Party and Diplomatic Negotiations
37:09 • 14min
Alignment and Triumph
51:11 • 4min