The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Tim Lockley joins me to unpick the story of Britain's 'slave regiments', and explain the important role that they played in the War of 1812.Enjoy bonus episodes from £1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @TimLockley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I unveil what the future of the show is going to look like, how you can invest in exciting new content, and join a Napoleonic fan community.Support from £1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Provan joins me to talk about the Native Americans during the War of 1812, and the impact that the conflict had on their future in a growing USA.Part of 'War of 1812 Month'Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinese history is always fascinating. The Napoleonic era was no exception. Josh Provan opens our eyes to what was going on in China before, during and after the Napoleonic era, how the nation was on the cusp of sliding into anarchy, and why the British were busy being awful.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistorySupport the show at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 150, Beatrice de Graaf joins me to discuss how Napoleon's police state operated, how unique it really was, and why terror lay at the heart of state control during this period.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @beatricedegraafBook to attend Beatrice's Wellington Lecture https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/33rd-wellington-lecture-tickets-417813309857Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Rachael Stark, a passionate historian and returning guest, explores the life of Marshal Bernadotte, King of Sweden, revealing the complexities of his loyalty during the Napoleonic Wars. Stark addresses the controversies surrounding Bernadotte, including his rise from common ranks to military leader and his fraught relationship with Napoleon. The conversation delves into themes of familial influence, rivalries among military figures, and Bernadotte's legacy, painting a nuanced picture of a man loved to hate.

Graeme Callister joins me to talk about how you unpick popular opinion in not one, but three countries, during the Napoleonic era, and what this tells us about how the British, French and Dutch thought about themselves in the period.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @GraemeCallisterSupport the show: The Napoleonicist is creating exciting episodes on the Napoleonic Wars | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexander Mikaberidze joins me to talk about the man behind the myth, who forms the focus of his new book Kutuzov: A Life in War and Peace.Buy the book: Kutuzov - Alexander Mikaberidze - Oxford University Press (oup.com)Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @AMikaberidzeSupport the show: The Napoleonicist is creating exciting episodes on the Napoleonic Wars | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Napoleonicist returns with a tough, but important exploration of how the British Army tackled cases of sexual assault, and exploring why they bucked the conventions by trying homosexuality in military courts.Join the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity: www.nrwgc.comYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death in the service of your country is a tragedy. In a 'Re-up' of an episode from 11 months, Marcus Cribb interviews me and Ed Coss about the aims of the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity, which is now open for membership and donations at www.nrwgc.comTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @NRWGCharityAttend the War & Peace in the Age of Napoleon Conference: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/napoleonic-amp-revolutionary-war-graves-charity-50212120553Find out more about the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity: www.nrwgc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.