The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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

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.

On December 2nd, 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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

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.

As the war in Haiti continues, Toussaint Louverture becomes a powerful general and challenges the invaders. The rift in the rebel leadership and the impact of yellow fever on the British forces are discussed. The implementation of emancipation and the friendship between Louverture and Governor Lavaux are explored. Louverture's ambition and concerns about sustainability are highlighted, along with an upcoming virtual conference on Napoleonic history.

In this podcast, Toussaint rises to leadership in the rebel movement as Haiti faces chaos. It explores the escalating conflict and skirmishes between rebels and colonists, as well as the rejection of a deal by colonists. The podcast also delves into the Spanish and British ambitions in Haiti, Toussaint's vision for a new Haiti, and his talks with the French. Additionally, it discusses Toussaint's choice of the name Louverture, blending of folk beliefs and Catholicism, and a desperate proclamation issued by Commissioner Sontenacz to abolish slavery.

Explore the brutal conditions of slavery in 18th century Haiti, the life of revolutionary leader Makandal, and the role of coachmen in Haitian society. Discover the contradiction of equality in the colonies and the rebellion of the mixed-race community. Experience the exhilaration of freedom through the uprising of ex-slaves and the formation of guerrilla bands.

The podcast explores a failed assassination plot against Napoleon by Britain in 1803, leading to a controversial episode. It discusses the royalist conspiracy, the identification and trial of the Duke of Angien, doubts and suspicions surrounding the execution, interpretations of the event, and the possibility of conspiracy involving individuals like Fouche and Talleyrand. The podcast reflects on Napoleon's regime and discusses how his dream of a humane dictatorship ultimately failed.