The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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.

Napoleon's reform agenda and efforts to reform the education system, the unlikely peace treaty with Britain, the lack of trust between the nations, French intervention in Europe and British perception, Addington's decision to strike first in the war.

Exploring the aftermath of the settlement between the revolution and the Vatican and the complexities it brought to Napoleon's relationship with republicans in the army. Discussing Napoleon's use of Easter celebrations to showcase his regime's return to normalcy and the divide within the army. Exploring the challenges faced in gaining support among the French armies. Highlighting how Napoleon used the Easter Mass as a political theater to communicate his regime's values and worldview. Discussing the significance of staff officers and the evolution of military organizations. Exploring the issues of coordination and communication within the French military during the Napoleonic era.

The podcast explores the signing of the Concordat, Napoleon's approach to French Catholics, and the impact of the Concordat on the Catholic population in France. It also discusses the practice of Catholicism in France, challenges of culture wars, and the limits of political unity.

Napoleon's attempt to reconcile with conservatives leads to historic agreement with the Vatican, exploring the negotiations and significance of the concordat between Napoleon and the Catholic Church

Napoleon's efforts to reconcile with counter-revolutionaries and address religious conflict in France, emigres' mistaken beliefs about his intentions, Napoleon's response to the restoration proposition and the church, the conflict between the revolutionaries and the Vatican, the captivity and controversial funeral of Pope Pius VI.

Explore Napoleon's rise to power and controversy surrounding France's crown jewels. Learn about the writing and dissent behind the Napoleonic Code, as well as how Napoleon handled his critics and opponents. Discover the immediate political impact of the code and its impact on women's rights. Finally, delve into how the code angered conservatives and its potential for social change.

Bonaparte finally takes the last legal step towards dictatorship, and we begin a discussion of his most important legacy: the Napoleonic Code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Treaty of Amiens brings peace and Napoleon focuses on reform. Parisian social scene and British visitors. Tension between the Church and the revolutionary government in France. The influence and challenges of the French Revolution. Challenges faced by newly integrated French citizens and Napoleon's rule instability.