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French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

Grey History (William Clark)

History isn"t black and white, yet too often it"s presented as such. Explore the ambiguities and nuances of the French Revolution. Support the show today: https://www.patreon.com/greyhistory Ever wondered how the French Revolution started with hope for liberty and equality and descended into the Reign of Terror? Curious as to how the French Revolution still influences your life today? Looking for your next long-form, detailed history podcast recommended by universities and loved by French

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1.41 The September Massacres Part III

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/06/30

How did the September Massacres change the character of the French Revolution? How did they alter the course and trajectory of the revolutionary project? How did average Parisians react to the gruesome events? These are the questions explored by the third and final part on the dark days of September 1792. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) A behind-the-scenes video on the September Massacres episodes. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its

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1.40 The September Massacres Part II

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/06/16

Who was to blame for the September Massacres of 1792? Were the deaths planned or spontaneous? How did various individuals, factions, and institutions respond to the killings, and did they seek to use the bloodshed for their own advantage? Before we examine how the massacres changed the revolution, we must understand who is accountable for the carnage in Paris. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.40.1 In Defence of Marat - This episode extra examines the defences of Marat we heard in the main

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1.39.1 September Massacres Episode Extras

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/05/25

The two Episode Extras for Episode 39 cover the astonishing trial of an aristocratic prisoner and the disbelief of a Scottish eyewitness. These accounts offer a fantastic insight into the turbulent, unpredictable, and chaotic nature of the September Massacres. Episode Extras like these, along with other great bonus content, are available to all the community supporters of Grey History. Support Grey History and help keep the show on the air! The show needs your help now! The Grey History

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1.39 The September Massacres Part I

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/05/25

Slaughter erupts in Paris as the Prussian Army advances on the capital. Fuelled by a deadly mixture of panic and rumours, the people of Paris seek to eliminate the enemy within by murdering the city's prisoners. The September Massacres of 1792 were a turning point of the French Revolution. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.39.1 The Survival of Saint-Méard - Witness the fascinating trial of Saint-Méard during the September Massacres of 1792. 1.39.2 John Moore's Diary - Hear from John

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1.38 The First Terror

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/05/08

In the aftermath of the fall of the monarchy, the ‘First Terror’ is unleashed. The new Paris Commune seeks to protect the revolution by relentlessly pursuing its enemies. Most famously, a new revolutionary tribunal is established, although its results produce unintended consequences. As Paris is consumed by conspiracies, the institutional and factional rivalries of the revolution escalate from feuds to all-out war. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1. A City in Terror - Hear from the diary

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1.37 Aftermath

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/03/09

In the aftermath of the revolution on 10 August 1792, multiple winners and losers emerged. This episode explores those individuals, factions, and institutions that rise to power, and those which lose everything. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.37.1 - Unfit for the Throne - Historian Bertha Gardiner explains her reasonings why Louis' position on the throne was untenable and why the French people believed the King was unfit to rule. 1.37.2 - A Fédéré's Account - A fédéré's account of the

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1.36 The Insurrection of 10 August 1792

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2022/01/31

Paris erupts and the second revolution commences. Amongst the chaos, a new power takes over the capital, and the monarchy falls in a bloody massacre. What compelled the revolutionaries to strike on the 10th of August 1792? How popular was the revolt? Was bloodshed avoidable and can it be justified? Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1. "Was A Defence Possible?" - The Queen demanded a defence of the palace, but was it possible? Hear from historians and Napoleon! The Grey History

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Show Update November 2021

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/11/07

It's been a rough few weeks but I'm on the mend (hopefully)! My health has been quite poor, and combined with work and regularly moving accommodation the production of Grey History has suffered. I'm unsure when Episode 36, "The Fall of the Monarchy", will be released, but at the latest it will be before the end of January! Believe me when I say that I'll be producing it as soon as I can be! In the meantime, please send in any questions for the upcoming Q&A episode that will accompany Episode 36

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1.35 Science During the Revolutionary Era

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/10/09

Ever wondered what French scientists, elephants, and a creature known as the 'Ohio animal' have to do with extinction? What role did French chemists play in discovering the composition of air and water? How were ancient theories concerning combustion replaced with the foundations of modern chemistry? All these questions are answered in the new bonus episode for Patreon supporters of the show! Episode 35, 'Science During the Revolutionary Era' is actually two bonus episodes. Part I focuses on

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1.34 The Brunswick Manifesto

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/08/25

The Duke of Brunswick proclaims a manifesto with disastrous (or negligible) consequences. Paris lurches closer to insurrection, and the sections of Paris demand a republic in all but name. Radical revolutionaries set a deadline for dethronement, but support for a second revolution among certain factions is surprisingly lacking. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1. The Origins of the Brunswick Manifesto 2. Factors that Drove Marat's Rise to Power 3. The Secret Dealings Between The Girondins

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Bastille Day Bonus Episode (The Prisoner of Paris)

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/07/14

This bonus episode is a recording of my presentation at the Intelligent Speech Conference earlier this year. It covers the key events of the Flight to Varennes, some minor (and key) details that foiled the escape, as well as lessons that can be taken from the event. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out

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1.33 What About Second Revolution?

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/06/30

In the aftermath of 20 June, the nation's factions immediately resumed their bitter disputes. As foreign armies prepare to invade France, the Legislative Assembly is compelled to declare the nation to be in danger. The arrival of the fédérés changes the power dynamics in Paris, empowering agitators who are calling for a second revolution. The King's dethronement, the Assembly's replacement, and the enactment of universal suffrage became the rallying cry of the city's radicals. Exclusive Bonus

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1.32 Uninvited Guests

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/05/02

A new ministerial crisis erupts thanks to the bold actions of the Interior Minister Jean-Marie Roland. The people of Paris conducted a large demonstration on the 20th of June 1792. Lafayette attempts to stem the revolution’s growing radicalism, and new leaders emerge from the city's sections and clubs. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of

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1.31 Rise of the Sans-culottes

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/02/28

As the nation faced a multitude of threats, a particular cohort of Parisians emerged as a powerful revolutionary force. This episode explores the famous Sans-culottes of the French Revolution. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the

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1.30 Setbacks and Remedies

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2021/01/30

Despite claims of an easy war, setbacks cripple the French armies. Seeking to reverse the deteriorating situation, the Brissotins adopt radical remedies. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup of coffee per episode! It's the best value on the internet, with the

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1.29 Foreigners in the French Army

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2020/12/02

An interview with Historian Christopher Tozzi on the experience of foreign soldiers in the French Revolutionary Army. Focusing initially on the experience of foreign troops during the Old Regime, this episode also covers the hostile treatment of non-citizen soldiers during the Revolutionary Era. In addition to discussing Swiss, German, and Irish soldiers, the interview also explores the experiences of American, Black, and Jewish soldiers in the French Revolutionary Wars. The Grey History

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1.26 The Brissotins and the Montagnards

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2020/10/12

Civil war erupts within the Jacobin Club as Brissot and Robespierre denounce each other's solutions to the nation's woes. Diplomatic and ministerial crises finally triggered conflict between France and Austria in April 1792. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for as little as half a cup

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80:47

1.25 The Road to War

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2020/08/31

European monarchs threatened war and Jacobin deputies embraced the challenge. A strange alliance is forged between the Brissotins and the Court as the nation prepares for conflict, while the official justifications for war hide more sinister motivations. Additional Resources Maps of the Holy Roman Empire The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of

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1.24 The Legislative Assembly

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2020/07/13

New assembly, new problems. As the Legislative Assembly gathers in Paris in October 1791, a new generation of revolutionaries is forced to confront a multitude of threats. The solutions embraced by the deputies were both dramatically controversial. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're missing out! Do your part for

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1.23 The Constitution of 1791

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2020/06/08

With the democrats on the run, the newly established Feuillant Club had an opportunity to revise the constitution and cement its power. King Louis XVI accepts the Constitution of 1791, but historians and contemporaries alike criticise the document for possessing countless flaws. The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an ad-free feed, a community discord, a reading club, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content, you're

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