The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter?
Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge deepen their understanding of the period.
Latest episodes
Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 21min
Most significant naval event
What was the most significant naval event of the period? According to this panel of experts, definitely not any of the battles that might immediately spring to mind! Trafalgar is well and truly sidelined as Sam Jolley, Callum Easton, Jamie Goodall, and Andy Young take us on a master class of smart thinking in their pitches.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @s_jolley | @CallumCe309 | @L_Historienne | @Strategyforwar1Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Battle of Trafalgar: Mythbusted
John Morewood joins me to explain why pretty much everything you thought you knew about Nelson's last, great victory, is probably wrong.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - A forgotten, gifted Admiral
Paul Martinovich joins me to discuss the life and exploits of a remarkable admiral who you're unlikely to have heard of - Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - but whose career was nothing short of remarkable.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 29min
Napoleon's Admiral's - Boney's Boys on the high seas
Josh Provan joins me to talk about some of the most significant French naval commanders of the period, looking at the successes, failures, and arguably unfair criticisms that can be made of these often neglected seafarers.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistoryTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Naval War of 1812
Nick Kaizer, author of 'Revenge in the Name of Honour' joins me to talk about how the Royal Navy was force-fed a slice on humble piece by the fledgling USA when it came to engagements during the War of 1812.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @kaizer_nickTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2021 • 43min
Pirates - with Jamie Goodall
Pirate historian Dr Jamie Goodall joins me to talk about her research on everything to do with the world of pirates during the Napoleonic age and beyond, including her brilliant book Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay. We talk about the Disneyfication of the piracy, why taverns weren't always scenes of debauchery, and bust a few myths about pirate democracy.Twitter: @L_Historienne | @zwhitehistorySupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 33min
The Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity
Marcus Cribb takes over hosting duties and host Zack moves into the guest hotseat along with Ed Coss, as they talk about the aims of a brand new charity dedicated to honouring the war dead from the period 1775-1815.To find out more about the NRWGC, follow the charity on twiter at:https://twitter.com/NRWGCharityFind us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRWGCharityJoin our mailing list by emailing: nrwgcharity@gmail.comBook to attend out free online launch at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/napoleonic-revolutionary-war-graves-charity-launch-tickets-170476152762 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 53min
The Politics of War
Professors Beatrice de Graaf, Alex Mikaberidze and Charles Esdaile join me to discuss how integral politics was to the waging of war during this period, covering everything from diplomacy to how countries were run.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistYoutube: https://youtu.be/Xw1OjtrFBjQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2021 • 2h 12min
Wellington the great debate
In the longest Napoleonicist episode to date, I am joined by Marcus Cribb and Professor Ed Coss to debate Wellington's life and legacy, offering some exacting criticisms, and difficult home truths along side reasoned analysis, and a lot of laughter. Enjoy this great final instalment of Wellington month folks.You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also greatly appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2021 • 1h 45min
In the Duke's shadow? Wellington's Brigade Commanders
Bob Burnham, the font of knowledge on all things Peninsular War, joins me to discuss some of the successes and failures amongst the men who commanded brigades in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and Waterloo campaigns.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
