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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Jun 15, 2020 • 14min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 3 William Lawrence
British soldier William Lawrence on Waterloo, taken from his dictated biography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 9min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 2 Juana Smith
Juana Smith, wife of rifle officer Harry Smith, searching for her husband after the battle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 10min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 1 - Thomas Creevey
Thomas Creevey speaks to Wellington before and after Waterloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 1h 23min
Waterloo Remembered Day 11: The Mechanics of War & Command at Waterloo
In the penultimate interview of the series, Will Fletcher joins me to discuss the command styles of Napoleon, Blucher and Wellington, and the role of staff officers in the outcome of the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2020 • 7min
Waterloo Remembered: Voices from the Battlefield 5 - Victor Hugo
A reading of Victor Hugo's account of the attack on Hougoumont, in Les Miserables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 5min
Waterloo Remembered Day 10: Mythbusting Waterloo
Historians Gareth Glover and Andrew Field join me to explode some of the most popular myths about the battle and the wider Waterloo campaign. What do we think we know that never happened? Could Napoleon ever have won? Was Waterloo irrelevant? All this and more feature, as we gear up for the start of Voices from the Battlefield and the Waterloo Remembered live tweets tomorrow.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistoryYoutube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2020 • 1h 2min
Waterloo Remembered: Day 9 - Waterloo: The Forgotten Battle?
I speak to Marcus Cribb (manager of Apsley House) and Rob Pocock (manager of Campaigns and Culture battlefield tour company) about museums, monuments and memory when it comes to Waterloo, exploring what we tend to forget about the battle.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistoryYoutube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2020 • 16min
Waterloo Remembered Day 8: Why does Waterloo matter?
In a shorter episode today, I offer some thoughts on why Waterloo remains important, (as well as roasting myself!) in order to kick-start a wider discussion online. Remember to get involved on twitter, or at www.thenapoleonicwars.net/forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 21min
Waterloo Remembered Day 7: Turning Fact into Fiction
In this installment I speak to Lynn Bryant, author of the Peninsular War saga novels about the challenges and joys of writing novels set in this period.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicistTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZwhiteHistoryYoutube: The Napoleonicist - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 2min
Waterloo Remembered Day 6: Battlefield Archaeology - Waterloo Uncovered
In a poignant and humbling interview, I speak to archaeologist Dr Stuart Eve and UK armed forces veteran Ben Mead, both from the charity Waterloo Uncovered, which aims to provide rehabilitation to veterans by involving them in archaeological digs on the battlefield. We discuss what the project has discovered, team camaraderie on the dig, and how you can help if someone you know is struggling with their mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
