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 22, 2021 • 1h 52min
Most Misunderstood Napoleonic Person
In this Christmas special (and special really is the word), Rachael Stark, Alex Mikaberidze, Josh Provan and Beatrice de Graaf join me to discuss the most misunderstood person of the Napoleonic era, in an episode filled with laughter, and thought provoking conversation - prepare to have some myths exploded!Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @Bookish_Rachael | @AMikaberidze | @LandOfHistory | @beatricedegraafYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 18min
The Battle of Quatre Bras
Andrew Field joins me to talk about the research behind his book Quatre Bras: Prelude to Waterloo. We walk through the battle looking at the perspective of both sides to better understand why it unfolded in the way that it did.Twitter: @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 12min
Wives, Whores & Amazons - Women in Napoleonic era Armies
Sam Jolley, Assistant Curator at the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, joins me to talk about her research into the women who marched with, and fought in, the armies of the Napoleonic era.Twitter: @s_jolley | @zwhitehistoryYou can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2021 • 43min
Crime and Punishment in Wellington's Army 1810-11
Delving into the records for the British army in Portugal in 1810-11, I look at the challenges of maintaining discipline and morale amongst the British troops during this period, and the way in which it sheds light on wider issues within the British army.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2021 • 1h 31min
Most Significant Naval Figure of the Napoleonic Era
Jacqueline Reiter, Jimmy Chen and Josh Povan join me as we discuss four contenders for the title of 'most significant naval figure'. Some predictable and less predictable candidates are offered, including two Russians, one of whom is more famous for his exploits on land, despite his reformist naval agenda.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @latelordchatham | @JSC1812 | @LandOfHistoryTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 1h 21min
Most significant naval event
What was the most significant naval event of the period? According to this panel of experts, definitely not any of the battles that might immediately spring to mind! Trafalgar is well and truly sidelined as Sam Jolley, Callum Easton, Jamie Goodall, and Andy Young take us on a master class of smart thinking in their pitches.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @s_jolley | @CallumCe309 | @L_Historienne | @Strategyforwar1Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Battle of Trafalgar: Mythbusted
John Morewood joins me to explain why pretty much everything you thought you knew about Nelson's last, great victory, is probably wrong.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 4min
Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - A forgotten, gifted Admiral
Paul Martinovich joins me to discuss the life and exploits of a remarkable admiral who you're unlikely to have heard of - Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - but whose career was nothing short of remarkable.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 29min
Napoleon's Admiral's - Boney's Boys on the high seas
Josh Provan joins me to talk about some of the most significant French naval commanders of the period, looking at the successes, failures, and arguably unfair criticisms that can be made of these often neglected seafarers.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistoryTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Naval War of 1812
Nick Kaizer, author of 'Revenge in the Name of Honour' joins me to talk about how the Royal Navy was force-fed a slice on humble piece by the fledgling USA when it came to engagements during the War of 1812.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @kaizer_nickTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
