Los mejores podcasts de Napoleonic Wars (2025)

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Fédon's Rebellion 1:18:17

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In 1795, the biggest slave rebellion in British history erupted on the island of Grenada. Led by Julien Fédon, it threatened to turn the Caribbean upside down... Read about Kit Candlin's research here: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/kit-candlin

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Lady Liberty at War: Women Soldiers of the Grande Armée 1:01:23

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David Hopkin of Oxford University joins us to discuss the women - real and symbolic - who fought in the Grande Armée in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Who were they? How many of them were there? And how did pull it off? Check out the Folklore Society here: https://folklore-society.com/ Read about David's research here: https://www.history.o…

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Black Redcoats at War 1:09:33

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Matthew Taylor joins us for the second part of a long-anticipated and fascinating interview on the subject of his first book: The Corps of Colonial Marines, aka 'The Black Redcoats'. Matt's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Black-Redcoats-Hardback/p/49346 Check out our socials, join our mailing list or browse our shop at: https://linktr.ee/napw…

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Pirates of the Americas 58:35

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Pirates, privateers, smugglers - whatever you call them they are fascinating! David Head joins us to talk about the early United States, the Spanish American Wars of Independence and a group of maritime brigands who took matters into their own hands... Read about David Head's research here: https://www.davidheadhistory.com/…

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Redcoat Officers 1:04:22

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Kevin Linch joins us for the fourth part of a long-anticipated and fascinating series on all things British Army. Check out Kevin's book, the inspiration for this series here: Pen and Sword Books: The British Army, 1783–1815 - Hardback Kevin's other work includes: Britain and Wellington's Army: Recruitment, Society and Tradition, 1807-15 | Springer…

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Washington's Government 1:07:57

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In the second instalment of the Birth of America series we welcome Peter Kastor to discuss the presidency of the most famous Founding Father... Creating a Federal Government project: https://creatingafederalgovernment.wustl.edu/ Peter Kastor's profile: https://history.wustl.edu/people/peter-kastor

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Catholics of the British Army 1:05:01

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Religious discrimination is a problem as old as religion itself. For those living in Britain in the early 19th Century a long shadow of religious turmoil lay thick over society. Memories of papist plots, civil wars and the religious roller coaster of succesive Tudor monarchies may have been more than a century in the past but they had dominated the…

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Political Friendship - A BSECS Special 13:18

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Brendan Tam joins us to talk about friendship in politics, why party political alliances are much murkier than we tend to think, and how patronage could become an instrument of blackmail in the 18th century. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod

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Hanging Soldiers - BSECS Report 15:01

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Andrew Dorman and Zack have a 'ding dong' about whether civilian courts were more or less lenient than military ones, and why the Irish Military Establishment really wasn't as rubbish as people claim. We also discuss wardrobe malfunctions and Zack whines about the cold for the umpteen-thousandth time. Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/t…

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Kiss Me Hardy 1:37:29

hace 28 días1:37:29

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Seth Le Jacq joins us to discuss his research in how the Royal Navy prosecuted homosexuality during the 18th century, in an interview that set fire to the question list and was run entirely off the cuff, in possibly the most lively and wide-ranging episode we've ever done. Find out more about Seth's work: https://www.sethlejacq.com Support us at ht…

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Sexual Deviancy, women and mourning - A BSECS Special 11:54

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Dr Clementine Garcenot, Severine Angers and Ella Harford take time out of the British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Conference to talk about their research into women in the French Revolution, mourning in the Napoleonic Wars, and women's sexual deviancy in the 18th century.

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Hessians - Scapegoats of the American Revolution? 1:05:07

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Why do the Hessians get all the blame for pretty much every war crime committed during the American War of Independence? Professor Friedericke Baer joins us to talk about her book on the Hessians, who they were, where they came from, and why the often-repeated claims about them simply don't stack up with the reality. Buy Friedericke's book at: http…

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Maternity in the 18th Century - A BSECS Special 15:01

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Amy Wilson joins us for a vox-pop on her work looking at women and maternity in the 18th Century, with a particular focus on why Queen Charlotte was never painted as being pregnant, despite spending a total of 16 years of her life pregnant. Find out more about Amy's work at https://amywilsonstorey.com…

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The Georgian Group - A BSECS Special Report 11:03

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Thomas Whitfield from the Georgian Group explains about the organisation's important work, how they negotiate with property owners to protect the heritage of crucial Georgian buildings, and the range of events that are open to its members. Support the Georgian Group and find out more at https://georgiangroup.org.uk…

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Redcoats in Madrid 1:12:35

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1812 was a transformative year in the Napoleonic Wars. Whilst Napoleon lauched his disastrous invasion of Russia, at the other end of the European continent his 'Spanish Ulcer' which was the Peninsular War began to bleed. As the Allies won key victories at Ciudad Rodrigo in January, Badajoz in April and Salamanca in July it opened up an opportunity…

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Gout, sex and manliness - a BSECS Special report 8:55

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Professor Noelle Gallagher joins us for a Vox-pop from the British Society for Eighteenth Century Studies Conference. Noelle schools Zack on why gout is NOT an 18th Century disease, how society viewed gout, and why it could impact on whether man was considered as 'manly'.

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Birth of the USA: Confederation America 1:11:52

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Dr Tom Cutterham joins us for the first episode of the Birth of America series, which will address US history from independence in 1783 up to 1825. Today, we discuss the Confederation period, in which America had 99 problems but a President wasn't one... Read about Tom's research here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/history/cutterham-t…

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Britain's Forgotten Campaign: Graham and the Netherlands 1:10:00

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In 1813 and 1814, the British army was enjoying an unremitting period of success, or was it? Why were the British so interested in going back to the Netherlands after the disasterous expeditions of recent memory? Andrew Bamford returns to the show to talk about the British expedition to the Low Countries in 1813 and 14. We discussed the misconcepti…

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Broadway is Burning 1:16:06

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Ben Carp joins us to talk about the fire that gutted New York during the American Revolution, how the popular history of that fire is all wrong, and why Washington wasn't quite as innocent as everyone likes to think. Buy Ben's book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300276688/the-great-new-york-fire-of-1776/ Join our mailing list at https://linkt…

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The Burial of Sir John Moore 5:40

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On the anniversary of the Battle of Corunna, this episode recites the famous poem by Charles Wolfe depicting the burial of Sir John Moore, and reflect on whether these soldiers deserve better than to be curiosities in museums.

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Light Infantry of the 18th Century 1:09:25

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Forget Sharpe, the Light Infantry of the 18th Century are far more interesting precisely because they weren't SAS adonises led by a mullet-wearing Yorkshireman. Andrew Dorman, Alex Burns and Robbie MacNiven return in the latest instalment of our 18th Century way of war series, to talk about Light Infantry. Alex's book: https://www.helion.co.uk/mili…

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Making the Musket 1:10:53

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Peter Smithurst joins us to talk about how the musket developed, the complexities of making large quantities of them in the 18th and 19th century, and why the French Charleville was the best of the bunch! Buy Peter's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Evolution-of-Gun-Making-Hardback/p/50908 Join our mailing list at https://linktr.ee/napwars…

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Napoleonic Democracy: Myth and Reality 1:18:00

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Was Napoleon a democrat? Malcolm Crook returns to talk about whether 'Napoleonic democracy' is an oxymoron, what the deal was with those dodgy plebiscites, and why he's been converted towards Bonaparte in some respects when it comes to electoral systems in France during the period. Our socials, patreon and mailing list: ⁠https://linktr.ee/napwarspo…

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The Corunna Campaign - Peninsular War Saga 7 1:28:05

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Josh Provan and Zack return to talk about Napoleon's personal descent into Spain, why British commander Sir John Moore might be overhyped, and the impact of the disastrous Corunna Campaign. Review this show on Apple Podcasts! Please, and thank you! Josh's books: https://www.helion.co.uk/people/joshua-provan.php Our social media and merch: https://l…

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500,000 4:59

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56 months. 270 episodes. 300 hours of content. Milestone achieved.

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In Conversation with Beatrice de Graaf 1:28:20

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The inimitable Professor Beatrice de Graaf returns for a deep and complex discussion about diplomatic history, the history of empire, and its controversies. We also discuss cheese in Stasi archives, and why washing machines get in the way of dinner parties. Beatrice's book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/fighting-terror-after-napoleon/D1167BD…

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Black Redcoats 1:19:56

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Matthew Taylor joins us for the first part of a long-anticipated and fascinating interview on the subject of his first book: The Corps of Colonial Marines, aka 'The Black Redcoats'. Matt's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Black-Redcoats-Hardback/p/49346 Check out our socials, join our mailing list or browse our shop at: https://linktr.ee/napwa…

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Horatio Nelson - Part 2 1:23:28

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Kate Jamieson returns as we continue our mini-series on the life of Horatio Nelson. In this instalment we talk about losing eyes in Calvi, meeting Emma Hamilton for the first time, and Nelson getting lairy at the Battle of Cape St Vincent and deciding to do his own thing. Join our mailing list, and browse our shop at: https://linktr.ee/napwarspod…

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In Conversation with Alex Mikaberidze 1:08:12

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The Don of the Napoleonic historical community joins us for the first of our festive 'In Conversation' episodes, as we discuss why the global perspective is so integral to our understanding of what was going on during the Napoleonic Wars. Alex's book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-napoleonic-wars-9780199951062?cc=gb&lang=en& Our socia…

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The Battle of Bailen - The Spanish Dream (Peninsular War Saga No. 5) 1:27:08

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Josh Provan returns as we reprise our deep-dive discussions of the Peninsular War. The British are a banned topic of conversation in this one (although we do end up accidentally mentioning them several times along the way as we explore the Battle of Bailen - one of the most important battles of the early phase of the Peninsular War, which doesn't g…

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The Peninsular War - The Global Perspective 1:30:55

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Beatrice de Graaf and Alex Mikaberidze return to this show, to discuss the implications and impact of the Peninsular War on the wider situation across Europe with a particular focus on 1808-10, considering whether the conflict was a sideshow, the extent to which Napoleon blundered, and why there are surprising echoes with modern times. Review this …

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Napoleonic Christmas Food Special! 1:05:18

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In the next of our festival instalments, we dive back into food history but this time with a seasonal twist. Rebecca Earle returns to guide us on matters culinary and Christmassy, stupefies us with potato trivia and shares a Christmas drink recipe you can make for yourself! Check out Rebecca's research at https://rebeccaearle.co.uk/news/ Support ou…

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Christmas Before Dickens 1:02:23

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How did people celebrate the festive season in the early nineteenth century? Have we really lost the true meaning of Christmas? And would Sharpe recognise an Argos catalogue? All this (and so much more) is answered by our very own expert in the history of Christmas: Generalistimo Luke Reynolds. Follow the podcast, join our mailing list, and browse …

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The Mercenaries' Tale: The 18th Century Way of War 1:32:56

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What motivated people to serve in the 18th century? Why was the term mercenary less loaded during that period? And what's with all the lace? Andrew Dorman and Alex Burns return in another instalment in our series on the 18th century way of war. Our socials, patreon and mailing list: https://linktr.ee/napwarspod Alex's next book: https://www.helion.…

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Reforming the British Army 1:27:28

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Kevin Linch returns in the latest instalment of our series on the British army, as we focus on the question of reform. We look at how much changed, who was responsible, the successes and failures of that process, and the role of factional rivalries in holding up the march of progress. Kevin's book: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-British-Army-1…

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Redcoats in the Caribbean 1:11:48

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David Lambert joins us in the first instalment of a series looking at life in Caribbean during the Napoleonic era. In this episode we discuss why the British chose to wage war in the Caribbean, the challenges they faced, and why the region mattered so much in the context of the period. David's book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/soldiers-of-…

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Double-Dipping Deserters: POWs in the American Revolution 1:02:36

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Trenton Cole Jones returns as we once again cross the Atlantic to put the American Revolution under the spotlight. Only today we actually get to talking about POWs, addressing who they were, what their stories were and why they matter. Find out more about Trenton's work at ⁠https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/t.-cole-jones.html ⁠ Check ou…

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US Female Diplomats of the American Revolution 1:20:46

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Miriam Leibman joins us to explain why women weren't just sitting at home knitting when there was diplomatic work to be done on behalf of the fledgling USA. Socials, mailing list and more content at https://linktr.ee/napwarspod

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Women who deserved better 1:37:33

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Who says men get all the fun? This is a genuinely important episode in which the patriarchy gets an absolute kicking, as an all star cast of female historians (Kate Jamieson, Beatrice de Graaf, Jacqueline Reiter and Rachael Stark), make the case for an all star cast of female figures in Napoleonic history (championing Emma Hamilton, Dorothea von Li…

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Votes for Everyone? Democracy in Revolutionary France 1:07:41

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Malcolm Crook joins Zack and Josh to talk about the troubled birth of democracy in France, and why democracy is something that doesn't really exist in this period. Our socials, patreon and mailing list: ⁠https://linktr.ee/napwarspod⁠

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Food Glorious Food of the Napoleonic Era 1:20:57

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How did the people of the Napoleonic period feed themselves? How did the captains of the Napoleonic period feed their sailors? And how were the enslaved people of the Napoleonic period, themselves satisfying Europe's sweet-tooth, kept alive by what they ate? All this and more is the topic of the day as food history superstar Rebecca Earle joins Zac…

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The British Army - The Politics of War 1:13:52

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In the second instalment of the series, Kevin Linch returns to talk about the politics behind how the British Army operated, the role of the king, and turmoil of the regency, and the implications of Britain's global mindset on how the army went about its business. Georgian Army officers database: https://www.georgianarmyofficers.org Buy Kevin's boo…

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Forgotten Voices of the Home Front: Patriotic Women in Napoleonic Britain 1:12:57

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Emma MacLeod returns for the second instalment of the double bill on women and patriotism in Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. We talk about the shifts in mood over Britain's involvement in the war, how women were an equally energetic discussant of politics, and the implications of all of this on a wider scale. Read about Emma's research and find…

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Captives of Liberty 1:18:51

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What happens when you have prisoners of war, yet neither side is willing to acknowledge the legitimacy of the others' combatants? This was precisely the problem at play during the American War of Independence/Revolution. Award winning historian Trenton Cole Jones joins Zack and the Beau to explore this knotty problem, whilst Zack speculates that th…

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Napoleon's Greatest Marshals - Round 5 - Oudinot x Poniatowski x Grouchy x Marmont 1:25:16

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Who was Napoleon's greatest marshal? The final heat of the series examining Napoleon's best and brightest commanders features a series of underdogs, as pitches are heard for Oudinot, Poniatowski, Grouchy and Marmont. Who will triumph, and claim the final semi-final places? Support our work at https://www.patreon.com/c/thenapoleonicwarspod Check out…

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Fit to Command? The Officers of King George’s army 1:08:48

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Steve Brown joins us to discuss what it took to command within the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. We explore a wide range of issues including their social structure, advancement and the pressures due to atritional losses. Steve Brown - Biography | Helion & Company | Military History Books

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The 18th Century Way of War 1:21:34

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In the first instalment of a new series on the show, we explore the nature of warfare in the 18th century, as we endeavour to understand the origins and impacts of key themes, ideas and trends that straddle the 1750-1820 period. Guests Andrew Dorman, Alex Burns and Robbie MacNiven help us probe into the myths of conflict during the period. Buy Alex…

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Music in the Napoleonic Wars with Christopher Kimbell 1:07:46

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Amidst the upheavals of the Napoleonic era, Europeanmusic was undergoing a profound transformation of its own. Today, Christopher Kimbell talks us through key developments in Western art music during the age of Napoleon. And Zack exposes himself as a Swiftie. Christopher Kimbell's brand new book can be found here!: https://www.routledge.com/Traditi…

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Marching and Merching the Napoleonic Wars (Pod) 36:06

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The Podcast’s Quartermaster Liam Telfer joins Zack to unveil a new line of apparel that will put your lace-clad friends to shame. We talk about why we’ve chosen to embark on this sartorial adventure, the joys of modelling merch in a balmy Waterloo dawn, and Zack goes off on a bizarre anecdote about battlefield dogs (don't ask - we edited most of it…

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The British Army of the Napoleonic Wars, with Kevin Linch 1:22:21

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How was the British Army of the Napoleonic Wars formulated? In the first instalment of a many part series we sit down with Dr Kevin Linch, a leading expert in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. We talk about how the army is formulated at a constitutional and political level, and the impact this had for how the army operated. Buy Kevin's b…

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