The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

Josh Provan joins me to talk about Wellington's subordinates, their talents and their failings as we shift the limelight away from Wellington to some of those who are sometimes eclipsed by the Duke.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.

Martin Howard joins me to discuss his book Wellington and the British Army's Indian Campaigns 1798-1805, looking at Wellington's actions, reactions, and the influences this may or may not have had on the commander that he became.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.

Kristine Hughes Patrone drops by to discuss the real women in Wellington's life - strap in for a rollercoaster ride through scandal, intrigue, and shocking revelations, as she uncovers a the murky world of Georgian society, whilst taking us through some of the most prominent women who featured in Wellington's life.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was Wellington like as a commander? How did he climb the ladder to seniority so swiftly? Where did he learn his craft, and what was unique about his operation 'art'? Lecturer in Defence Studies, Dr Will Fletcher, joins me to unpick the the secrets to Wellington's success in this latest instalment of Wellington month.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Wellington month continues, Mark Thompson, Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, and Josh Provan join me to argue for the Lines of Torres Vedras, Oporto, Toulouse and Assaye as Wellington's greatest victories. This one is a laughter filled and spirited epic (I blame the heat!) - enjoy!Tip: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellington month, as chosen by my Command Patrons, launches on the Napoleonicist, with a run through of the Duke's life, his achievements, and his failings - be warned, I'm more critical than you might expect!Tip: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirstine Hughes Patrone joins me to her book Waterloo Witnesses, which explores the experiences of soldiers, and crucially civilians, during the Waterloo campaign.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Stark, Gavin Lewis, Andy Young and Marcus Cribb join me to make the cases for the greatest novels on the Napoleonic era, championing the top 4 as voted for by the public in my recent twitter poll. The Aubrey-Maturin series, War and Peace, Hornblower series and Sharpe series all feature, and we also cover some honourable mentions.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Provan joins me to discuss the second Anglo-Mahratta War, which forms the basis for his new book Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira. The battle of Assaye, and sieges of Ahmadnaggar and Gawilghur all featureBuy Josh's books at: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/featured-on-the-podcastSupport the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Coss, Vanya Bellinger, Andrew Bamford and Silvia Gregorio Sainz join me to discuss their contributions to an edited collection called 'The Sword and the Spirit'. Napoleon's narcissism, Popham's pomposity, Clausewitz's reputation, and Wellington's arrogance are all in the spotlight!Buy the book: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-sword-and-the-spirit-proceedings-of-the-first-war-and-peace-in-the-age-of-napoleon-conference.phpSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.