The podcast explores alternative economic systems throughout history, challenges the notion of capitalism as the norm, and discusses the origins and development of capitalism from the medieval period to the Renaissance. It also explores the history of black people and the concept of race alongside capitalism, the connection between the booming sugar industry and the transatlantic slave trade, the relationships and struggles of mixed-race offspring in French colonies, and the opposition to slavery and abolitionist movements.

Podcaster, writer, and Marx enthusiast Matt Christman discusses Karl Marx's '18 Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte'. Topics include Napoleon III's rise to power, Marx's analysis of the proletariat's role in the revolution, the lack of class consciousness among rural peasants, and insights from Team Bruhmer on class rule.

This podcast explores the fracture of French society during the Revolution, discussing topics like the first Bastille Day, the Catholic counter-revolution, the rise of radicalism, and revolutionary violence.

Topics discussed include the French Revolution, the early reign of King Louis and Queen Marie Antoinette, the tennis court oath, the storming of the Bastille, and the Great Fear and peasant unrest in France.

Topics include military life in the 18th century, officer culture, battles, desertion, the poor man of Toggenburg, the impact of the French Revolution on warfare, harsh discipline and brutality in armies, limited wars and cautious strategies, the slow pace of warfare, 18th century infantry tactics, chaotic battle and unexpected attack

Rounding out the discussion of 18th century France from episode 5. Topics include politics, the economy, diplomacy, and workin' for the King of Prussia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

topics include Louis XIV and his disastrous successors, the people and society of 18th century France, and a dog who became a saint (kind of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Britain in the Eighteenth century. Politics, society, and the industrialization (or lack thereof) of the British economy special cameo by Hank the cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics include: the Habsburgs, the Holy Roman Empire, Prussia, the wars of Frederick the Great, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and the Ottoman Empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus mini-episode with a show announcement and a good story about Denmark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices