William Doyle
Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Bristol and a leading historian of the French Revolution, author of Napoleon at Peace: How to End a Revolution (Reaktion Books, 2022).
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Oct 19, 2025 • 19min
William Doyle, "Napoleon at Peace: How to End a Revolution" (Reaktion Books, 2022)
William Doyle, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Bristol and an expert on the French Revolution, shares insights from his latest work on Napoleon. He discusses how Napoleon resolved France's crises of war, religion, and monarchy to establish peace. Doyle highlights Napoleon's approach to securing peace with the Church through the Concordat and his shift towards hereditary monarchy. He also examines the fragile peace that ultimately unraveled due to Britain’s hesitance over Malta and Napoleon's colonial ambitions, contextualizing these events within his broader historical significance.
Oct 19, 2025 • 19min
William Doyle, "Napoleon at Peace: How to End a Revolution" (Reaktion Books, 2022)
William Doyle, Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Bristol, discusses his insights on Napoleon Bonaparte's complex journey to end the French Revolution. He explores how Napoleon tackled the instability caused by war, religion, and monarchy, highlighting his military triumphs and peace with the Church. Doyle delves into the failed restoration of the colonial empire, the significance of the Concordat, and Napoleon's ambitions to become emperor. His analysis reveals both Napoleon's remarkable problem-solving abilities and his inherent flaws.
