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The Napoleonic Wars Podcast

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

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01:52:24

The Greatest Novels on the Napoleonic Era

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/07/14

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/thenapoleonicist Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist

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01:34:53

The Second Mahratta War (1803)

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/06/30

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 feature Buy Josh's books at: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/featured-on-the-podcast Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist

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01:17:58

The Sword and the Spirit

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/06/18

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.php Support:

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00:24:41

Waterloo Books

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/06/17

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

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01:29:29

Waterloo through soldiers eyes

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/06/16

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/thenapoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist

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01:22:06

Greatest Painting of the Napoleonic era

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/06/02

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

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00:33:29

To flog, or not to flog: Crime and Punishment in the...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/05/19

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: @zwhitehistory Napoleonicist bookstore: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Support on patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist

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00:57:48

The Battle of Fuentes D'Onoro: Wellington Blunders

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/05/03

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

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00:53:55

The Greatest Invention of the Napoleonic Age

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/04/21

I am joined by Kit Chapman, Marcus Cribb, Racehl Stark and Beatrice de Graaf as they respectively champion the steam engine, shrapnel, vaccines and state police as the greatest inventions to emerge during the period - remember you can vote for the case you thought was best made on twitter, just search for the relevant tweet @zwhitehistory Support Napoleonicist bookstore: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Support on patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist

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01:10:42

Anti war sentiment in Britain and the poem Eighteen...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/04/07

Emma Clery joins me to discuss the anti-war sentiment in Britain during the Napoleonic Wars, as revealed from studying reactions to the poem Eighteen Hundred and Eleven. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @austeneconomics Patreon: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist You can support this podcast at no extra cost to yourself, while picking up a HUGE discount at Naval and Military press via this link: https://www.naval-military-press.com/?ref=zack.white Poetry and War A Short Reference Guide for The

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01:26:08

Voices from Ireland

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/03/31

To close out Irish month, I reprise the 'Voices' oral history project with a series of readings chosen by listeners covering the experiences of Irish men and women during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic era. Twitter: @zwhitehistory Patreon: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist You can support this podcast at no extra cost to yourself, while picking up a HUGE discount at Naval and Military press via this link: https://www.naval-military-press.com/?ref=zack.white

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00:53:28

Irish Attitudes to the British Army

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/03/24

I speak to Andy Dorman about Irish attitudes towards the British army during the late 1700s - tales of drunken brawls, and apathy towards soldiers inevitably follow, along with some darker aspects of soldiers' behaviour as well as the contradiction of why Irishmen enlisted in a hated force. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @andydormann Patreon: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist You can support this podcast at no extra cost to yourself, while picking up a HUGE discount at Naval and Military press via this

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02:03:00

Wellington's Right Hand Man?: Marshal William Carr...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/03/17

I speak to Marcus Beresford, distant relative of Marshal William Carr Beresford about the Marshal's life and career. Part of Irish month on The Napoleonicist. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory Or support the podcast at no extra cost to yourself when you buy any book at a HUGE discount at Naval & Military press. Just click here & shop as normal: www.naval-military-press.com/?ref=zack.white

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00:53:35

Wellington's Irish Army

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/03/10

I speak to historian Jim Deery about the Irish troops that served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, as we talk drunkenness, religion, and why most of what we think we know just isn't true. Patreon: wwwpatreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @jdeeryjim Or support the podcast at no extra cost to yourself when you buy any book at a HUGE discount at Naval & Military press. Just click here & shop as normal: www.naval-military-press.com/?ref=zack.white

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01:08:03

A Laboratory of Empire? Ireland, Britain and the 1798...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/03/03

I speak to Catriona Kennedy about Ireland's experiences in the run up to the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, and the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Cleo the cat also make an appearance. Part of Irish month on The Napoleonicist. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory Or support the podcast at no extra cost to yourself when you buy any book at a HUGE discount at Naval & Military press. Just click here & shop as normal:

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00:39:35

Breaking the News: The British Press and the...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/02/17

I delve into how the British press reported on the Peninsular War, covering what they reported, its impact, tackling the question of whether they influenced or reflected popular opinion, and explore how the soldiers reacted. You can support the Napoleonicist at patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter @zwhitehistory Or support the podcast at no extra cost to yourself when you buy any book at a HUGE discount at Naval & Military press. Just click here & shop as normal:

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00:57:20

Wellington's Forgotten Riflemen - The 5th Battalion...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/02/03

I speak to Rob Griffith about the men of the 5th/60th - a unit of riflemen who are much less well known that their comrades in the 95th Rifles, but who nonetheless have a rich and vibrant history, and we a unit full of remarkable characters. We discuss insanity, desertion, rank and file becoming Portuguese gentry, and the trials and tribulations of serving in a unit which was not your homeland's. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @Rob_Griffith_ Patreon: patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Or support the podcast at

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00:53:19

Napoleon's Means of Motivating his Men

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/01/20

I speak to Malia Ogawa on how Napoleon motivated his men on and off the battlefield in a discussion which ranges from the horrors of war, to oratory, PTSD, and authoritarian rulers. You can support this content, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory

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01:03:15

Chatham, Walcheren, and 'The Nutter' Popham

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2021/01/06

I speak to the historian Jacqueline Reiter about her research on William Pitt (Lord Chatham), the disastrous Walcheren expedition, and the incredibly pompous maverick Sir Home Popham. You can support this content, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @latelordchatham

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00:32:38

From Cintra to Salamanca: Shifting Confidence in...

The Napoleonic Wars Podcast ·

2020/12/16

Looking at how confidence, morale and xenophobia intertwined in the minds of British soldiers on campaign, I give a taster of some research which I published in Helion's recent book 'Life in the Redcoat'. You can support this podcast, and receive exclusive perks including your name in the credits, and decide on future content at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist

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