The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Explore the geopolitical impact of Napoleon's Treaty of Tilset, including the formation of new countries and territorial losses. Delve into the fear and apprehension felt towards Napoleon, as well as doubts surrounding his relationship with Alexander. Discuss the aftermath of his ill-fated winter campaign in Poland and the challenges he faced in realizing his vision for Europe.

The podcast discusses the remarkable diplomatic summit at Tilsit in 1807, including Napoleon's pursuit of the retreating Russians, preliminary peace talks, the enigma of Emperor Alexander of Russia, his contradictory nature, a lavish dinner party, and Napoleon's triumphant return to Paris.

Napoleon faces a surprise attack while on the verge of seizing Königsberg. Battle descriptions at Friedland and Heinrichstorf show the intense fighting. Napoleon evaluates battlefield hunger while expressing his desire to eat lunch. The French achieve victory, leading to pursuit of the coalition forces and upcoming diplomatic negotiations.

As Napoleon struggled to rebuild his army after Eylau, French forces lay siege to the port city of Danzig. In late Spring, the Grande Armée went back out on campaign, to square off against General Bennigsen once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the Battle of Eylau, a challenging and mysterious battle for Napoleon. It explores the intense artillery duel, defiant charges made by French cavalry, and the devastating casualties suffered by both the French and Russian armies. The episode also delves into the evolving nature of warfare and the impact on empires.

This podcast discusses the political developments in Haiti during the French and Haitian revolutions, explores the life and feats of Lubertour, delves into the rivalry between Deyduvie and Louvertour, recommends books about Toussaint-Louverture, examines the current conditions of Haiti, and reflects on previous episodes while promoting other podcasts.

Napoleon's army faces adverse weather and logistical problems. Battle at Moerungen sees fierce fighting, Russian cavalry surprise attack. Looting, stolen money, and strategic opportunities arise. Challenges in bad weather, capture of sensitive documents. Contributor support, new network, upcoming dispatches.

Napoleon leads his forces east in winter 1806, testing their endurance. The chapter explores consequences of victories, challenges of new territories, facing geographical obstacles, challenges faced by the Russian Army, the Battle of Pultusk, winter quarters, and logistical challenges.

As Napoleon and the Grande Armée enjoyed a pleasant interlude in occupied Berlin, the war was escalating in unprecedented ways. Sailors, smugglers, and corsairs all over the world were engaged in a new style of total economic warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the aftermath of Napoleon's victories over the Prussians, highlighting the French occupation and Prussian defeats, chaos and lawlessness in northern Germany, attitudes and sentiments during the war, triumphs and rivalries, and the effects of Napoleon's invasion on Prussia and the Polish people.