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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Aug 4, 2021 • 52min
Wellington - Life and Legacy
Wellington month, as chosen by my Command Patrons, launches on the Napoleonicist, with a run through of the Duke's life, his achievements, and his failings - be warned, I'm more critical than you might expect!Tip: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 9min
Waterloo Witnesses with Kristine Hughes Patrone
Kirstine Hughes Patrone joins me to her book Waterloo Witnesses, which explores the experiences of soldiers, and crucially civilians, during the Waterloo campaign.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 55min
The Greatest Novels on the Napoleonic Era
Rachel Stark, Gavin Lewis, Andy Young and Marcus Cribb join me to make the cases for the greatest novels on the Napoleonic era, championing the top 4 as voted for by the public in my recent twitter poll. The Aubrey-Maturin series, War and Peace, Hornblower series and Sharpe series all feature, and we also cover some honourable mentions.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 39min
The Second Mahratta War (1803)
Josh Provan joins me to discuss the second Anglo-Mahratta War, which forms the basis for his new book Bullocks, Grain and Good Madeira. The battle of Assaye, and sieges of Ahmadnaggar and Gawilghur all featureBuy Josh's books at: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/featured-on-the-podcastSupport the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 21min
The Sword and the Spirit
Ed Coss, Vanya Bellinger, Andrew Bamford and Silvia Gregorio Sainz join me to discuss their contributions to an edited collection called 'The Sword and the Spirit'. Napoleon's narcissism, Popham's pomposity, Clausewitz's reputation, and Wellington's arrogance are all in the spotlight!Buy the book: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-sword-and-the-spirit-proceedings-of-the-first-war-and-peace-in-the-age-of-napoleon-conference.phpSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2021 • 27min
Waterloo Books
In a reviews/recommendations special, I cover Kristine Hughes Patrone's new book 'Waterloo Witnesses', Charles Esdaile's 'Walking Waterloo: A Guide', and give a shout out to a number of titles which you may want to add to their shelves.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2021 • 1h 32min
Waterloo through soldiers eyes
Retelling the story of Waterloo through the accounts of those who fought in the conflict, drawing on British, French and Prussian accounts.Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistBookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 24min
Greatest Painting of the Napoleonic era
Who produced the greatest painting of the Napoleonic era? Jacqueline Reiter, Andre Loez, Gareth Copeland and Josh Provan join me to debate some incredible pieces of artwork in an episode full of laughter and poignant reflection on the era. Napoleonicist bookstore: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Support on patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2021 • 36min
To flog, or not to flog: Crime and Punishment in the British Army
This week I reprise a recent paper that I delivered for the Society of Army Historical Research's Centenary conference, exploring the complex competition that took place over how to punish soldiers in the British Army.Twitter: @zwhitehistoryNapoleonicist bookstore: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Support on patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Battle of Fuentes D'Onoro: Wellington Blunders
On the 210th anniversary of the battle, I look at the events that took place between 3rd and 5th May 1811, exploring what went wrong on both sides, and retelling the story through the eyes of those who fought.Twitter: @zwhitehistory Napoleonicist bookstore: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Support on patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
