The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Everett Rummage
The Age of Napoleon is a history podcast about the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as the general context of Europe between the early eighteenth and early nineteenth century. It is about big trends and the grand sweep of history, as well as the smaller, individual stories that bring them to life.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 2min
Episode 86: Six Hours
Napoleon famously said that if he could control the English Channel for 6 hours, he would control the world. In 1805, the French navy launched an audacious plan to buy the Emperor his 6 hours. But to do so, they would have to best one of the greatest military institutions of all time: the 19th century Royal Navy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2021 • 60min
Episode 85: In the Hands of a Giant
The Battle of Austerlitz changed Europe forever. As news of his triumph reverberated across Europe, Napoleon began to redraw the map of the continent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 20min
Episode 84: The Battle of the Three Emperors
On the first anniversary of his coronation, Napoleon faced off against a powerful Coalition army. With France's strategic situation deteriorating by the hour, he formed an audacious plan to win the war in a single stroke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 83: The Chase
Napoleon pursues a Coalition army through Austria. Masséna fights in Italy. Prussian neutrality finally ends.https://www.patreon.com/ageofnapoleon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 4min
Episode 82: The Fortunes of War
A new coalition forms against France. Napoleon leads his new army into Germany in a stunning, lightning campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2021 • 57min
Episode 81: The Eagles of Boulogne
Napoleon builds a formidable army near England, explores symbolism in the French army, samples food quality, discusses incest in royal families, standardizes and organizes the French army, connects with soldiers, discusses boredom and panic in the army, and forms the highly loyal and well-equipped Grand Armée.
Jul 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
Episode 80: The Crown of Charlemagne
On December 2nd, 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 24min
Episode 79: The Eagle's Landing
Explore Napoleon's colonial policies, the tragic end of Toussaint Louverture, and the final act of the Haitian War of Independence. Delve into the collaboration between Julianne Raymond and General Louverture in building a new constitution for Haiti. Discover Napoleon's desire to revive France's colonial empire and his expedition to Haiti. Reflect on Napoleon's failure in Haiti and the consequences it had on the Napoleonic Wars.
Apr 23, 2021 • 59min
Episode 78: Free Haiti
After his victory over Britain, Toussaint Louverture began a new struggle: to build a new country out of the ruins of war and rebellion. Louverture had a bright vision for the future, but old divisions still lurked under the surface... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 55min
Episode 77: The Symposium
Panel discussion on Napoleonic podcasting and its challenges, motivations, and approaches. The speakers explore the appeal and struggles of running a podcast, navigating bias and disagreements, and share personal experiences. They also discuss the podcast's audience, recommended books, and approaches to planning and preparing episodes.
