The Napoleonic Wars Podcast
Zack White
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter?
Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, and Liam Telfer as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge or deepen their understanding of the period.
Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, and Liam Telfer as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge or deepen their understanding of the period.
Episodes
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Dec 31, 2022 • 1h 39min
The Legacy of the War of 1812
What was the lasting impact of the War of 1812? Don Hickey, Luke Reynolds and Alexander Mikaberidze join me to discuss the significant legacy of this forgotten conflict.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @lureynol | @AMikaberidzeGet bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 9min
Impressment and the War of 1812
Nick Kaizer joins me to talk about the Royal Navy's policy of impressment, how it escalated tensions prior to the War of 1812, and the wider social impact of the Britain's effective conscription.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @kaizer_nickCatch Nick's episode on the Naval War of 1812 hereBuy Nick's book here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2022 • 1h 40min
Napoleon - The Reckoning
Merry Christmas all! For this year's festive special Beatrice de Graaf, Rachael Stark and Josh Provan all drop by as we go full 'A Christmas Carol' on Napoleon's life, exploring the good, the bad, the ugly, the inspired and the misunderstood about the man's life, legacy and character. No turkey was thrown in the making of this program!Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @landofhistory | @beatricedegraaf | @Bookish_Rachael Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodBeatrice's book Fighting Terror after Napoleon is available hereJosh's book Bullock's Grain and Good Madeira is available here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 8min
Women in the War of 1812
Séverine Angers joins me to talk about women's experiences in the War of 1812, from the unusual way of life these women had compared to their UK-based relatives, to female spies, and mourning the dead.Twitter: @zwhitehistorySupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 39min
Naval Discipline and the War of 1812
Thomas Malcomson joins me to talk through the challenges of maintaining law and order in the wooden worlds of Royal naval vessels, and what his unique case study of the ships involved in the War of 1812 reveals about how effectively captains managed to keep control of their men, despite challenges of impressment, and supply shortages.Unlock bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistoryBuy the book: Order and Disorder in the British Navy, 1793-1815 (boydellandbrewer.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 49min
Most significant battle of the War of 1812
Tom Fournier, Nick Kaizer, Geraint Thatcher and Josh Provan join me for a spirited discussion on which battle of the War of 1812 had the greatest impact.Access exclusive bonus episodes https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @tom4141tom | @kaizer_nick | @ThatchGer1 | @LandofHistory The naval war of 1812: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/32CFFad3xvb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 2min
West India Regiments in the War of 1812
Tim Lockley joins me to unpick the story of Britain's 'slave regiments', and explain the important role that they played in the War of 1812.Enjoy bonus episodes from £1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistory | @TimLockley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2022 • 13min
An Announcement: New Beginnings & Exciting Opportunities
I unveil what the future of the show is going to look like, how you can invest in exciting new content, and join a Napoleonic fan community.Support from £1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicwarspodTwitter: @zwhitehistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 22min
Native Americans in the War of 1812
Josh Provan joins me to talk about the Native Americans during the War of 1812, and the impact that the conflict had on their future in a growing USA.Part of 'War of 1812 Month'Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandOfHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 • 1h 40min
China in the Napoleonic Era
Chinese history is always fascinating. The Napoleonic era was no exception. Josh Provan opens our eyes to what was going on in China before, during and after the Napoleonic era, how the nation was on the cusp of sliding into anarchy, and why the British were busy being awful.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistorySupport the show at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
