Épisodes

  • Episode 83 - The death of Marshal, Prince, & King Murat, with special guest Jonathan North
    Jun 10 2024

    Murat probably had the most meteoric rise and fall of any of Napoleon's marshals. Special guest and author Jonathan North joins the program to discuss the swaggering, flamboyant Murat and his final days.


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    47 min
  • Episode 82 - Lucien Bonaparte, Napoleon's fiery brother, with special guest Graeme Callister
    May 31 2024

    Although Lucien had the passion and oratory skills of Napoleon, he lacked much of his older brother's common sense. Special guest Graeme Callister joins the show to tell us about this mercurial Bonaparte brother.


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    34 min
  • Episode 81 - Napoleon's 1812 Invasion of Russia, with special guest Adam Zamoyski
    May 24 2024

    What were the causes of Napoleon's ill-fated 1812 invasion of Russia? What were the strategies of Napoleon and his opponent, Czar Alexander? What were the major battles? What were the outcomes? Special guest and author Adam Zamoyski joins the show to discuss this epic clash of titans.


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    49 min
  • Episode 80 - General Schwarzenberg, Allied coalition commander, with special guest David Hollins
    May 14 2024

    General Schwarzenberg was a prince of Austria and the overall Allied commander during the 1813-1814 campaigns that finally defeated Napoleon. Why doesn't he get the credit of Blucher or Wellington for Napoleon's defeat? Find out in this episode as special guest and author David Hollins joins the show.


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    50 min
  • Episode 79 - Joseph Fouche, Napoleon's sinister Police Minister, with special guest Michael Broers
    May 4 2024

    Fouche was a slippery character who was always in the midst of plots and revolutions. Nevertheless, Fouche and his police agents were utilized by different French governments, including Napoleon's, to monitor and suppress rebels and revolutionaries. Special guest & author Michael Broers joins the program to discuss this man of constant intrigues.


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    1 h et 5 min
  • Episode 78 - The library of Napoleon, with special guest Louis Sarkozy
    Apr 24 2024

    Did you know Napoleon carried a large library of books on his military campaigns? Special guest Louis Sarkozy joins the show to discuss Napoleon's love of literature, the books he read, Napoleon's efforts as a writer, his legacy in France, the return of his remains to France in 1840.


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    43 min
  • Episode 77 - Napoleon III, Emperor of France, with special guest Melissa Rossi
    Apr 14 2024

    Napoleon's less-famous nephew actually ruled France for a longer period and arguably accomplished more in his reign. Special guest Melissa Rossi joins the program to discuss this important member of the Bonaparte family.


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    47 min
  • Episode 76 - The Trial(s) of Marshal Ney, with special guest Brian Williams
    Apr 4 2024

    Marshal Ney encountered many trials in his life - on the battlefield, at the negotiating table, and finally in a courtroom. Special guest Brian Williams discusses the challenges that Marshal Ney faced to become the "Bravest of the Brave".


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    59 min