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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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Bonus Episode: Federalist Revolts Questions & Answers

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/07/27

Was evacuating 30,000 civilians from Toulon even possible? What happens to Napoleon after the siege? How did Gironde respond to the purge of their deputies? These questions and more are explored in this fantastic bonus episode available exclusively for members of the Grey History Community!Listen Here 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, and tonnes of exclusive bonus content,

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1.73 Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/07/15

A tremendous victory and a terrible cost. Explore the trials and controversies of the siege of Toulon, and Napoleon’s great victory!Don't miss the Episode Extras! 1.73.1 The Evacuation of Toulon Thousands try to flee Toulon as the Republic’s armies advance. In the resulting chaos, scenes of misery and panic define the last hours of the siege. Historians paint starkly different pictures of these events, and the controversies are countless. 1.73.2 The Failed Burning of the French Fleet Tasked with

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59:12

Joint Episode: The Art of Revolution

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/06/30

From lions to ghosts, this episode has it all! Host Will Clark and Gavin Whitehead (The Art of Crime Podcast) discuss six noteworthy examples of revolutionary art! You're in for a treat!Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 73 "Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! Artwork See images of the artwork discussed here! June 2024 Video Update Don't miss the Video Update! Watch here! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey

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1.72 Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/06/24

Having seized the port of Toulon, how were they going to keep it? That was the question which vexed the First Coalition. Mistakes were plentiful as both sides blundered their response. Amongst the chaos and bloodshed, a young Napoleon Bonaparte plotted his first victory. Episode Extras 1.72 Unwanted Help Explore potential allies for Toulon's defence, and examine the complications of Hood's decision to embrace a policy of restoring the French monarchy. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and

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1.71 Toulon III: Terror or Treason!

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/05/19

As the Federalist Revolts collapsed around them, the citizens of Toulon faced an unenviable choice: the Jacobins or the British. Their decision would shape the Republic, the Empire, and the entire history of Europe! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 72 "Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its supporters, and we need you! With an

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1.70 Toulon II: A Harbour of Discontent

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/04/30

Toulon's history is like no other. Defined by violence and contradictions, the presence of the mighty naval arsenal shaped every aspect of Toulon. This episode explores the town's history, it's struggles, and it's numerous deviations from the norm.Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 71 "Toulon III: Terror or Treason!" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution needs its

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1.69 Toulon I: The Flimsy Coalition and the Second...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/04/23

Toulon turns to treason. Placing its hopes in the First Coalition, the French rebels found an alliance crippled by mistrust and division. With the allies focused on their own self-interests, the war with France was often a secondary consideration compared to other territorial or commercial gains. This episode explore the dysfunctions of the First Coalition. Firstly, in unpacks Anglo-Spanish relations in the wake of the Nootka Crisis, and how naval cooperation between the two nations was far from

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Joint Episode: Young Napoleon And Divided France with...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/04/16

Where was Napoleon prior to the Siege of Toulon? How had the revolution impacted his career and his native home of Corsica? What were Napoleon's experiences of the social schisms which gripped revolutionary France? All of this, and more, is explored in this fantastic episode with the Age of Napoleon podcast.Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 69 "Toulon: The Flimsy Coalition and the Second Partition of Poland" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! The

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1.68 Marseille: Fight and Flight

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/04/02

“To arms, Frenchmen, to arms!”. As Marseille rallied the country to revolt, the great port city achieved stunning success. Angered by the purging of the Girondins, and driven by its own internal divisions, Marseille marched on Paris to overthrow the Jacobin tyranny.Yet, despite “liberating” Avignon in July 1793, setbacks soon become insurmountable. Forced into a corner, Marseille and nearby Toulon opened negotiations with the British. Terror in Marseille was sure to follow. Episode Extras 1.68.1

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1.67 Lyon IV: The Blame Game

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/03/21

With the bloodshed of Lyon's Terror mired in controversy, there's no shortage of grey to explore! Examine what motivated Collot d'Herbois to embrace bloody repression. Learn how the Committee of Public Safety responded to his divisive actions. Who is responsible for the excesses in the city, and why do historians bitterly disagree? These are just some of the ambiguities we'll unpack in this bonus episode for community members!Listen Now The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air

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1.66 Lyon III: Liberated City

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/03/03

Confronted by the purge of the Girondins, the city of Lyon commences insurrection. The rebellion does not go to plan. Despite attempts at a negotiated solution, the city's revolt ends in horrific bloodshed. The Terror in Lyon permanently tarnishes the revolutionary project. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 67 "Lyon IV: The Blame Game" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every

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1.65 Lyon: Whose Revolution Is it Anyway?

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/02/19

Insurrection arrives in the city of silk! Although consumed by the same factionalism which devoured the capital, Lyon charts a unique path in 1793. With an unusual twist to familiar developments, the scene was set for one of the most controversial acts of the Reign of Terror.Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 66 "Lyon: Liberated City" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! The Grey History Community Help keep Grey History on the air! Every revolution

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1.64 Lyon: Royalist or Revolutionary?

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/02/04

Famed for being a bastion of reaction, the Republic's second city was anything but. This episode explores Lyon's unique experience of the revolution, unpacking both it's conservative and revolutionary stages. A trailblazer for popular democracy, the history of Lyon is one of contradictions, misnomers, and copious amounts of silk. It's also one civil war and terror... Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 65 "Lyon: Whose Revolution Is It Anyway?" now! Available for all True

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Joint Episode: American Politics and the French...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/01/28

How did the French Revolution shape American politics? Why did the French Revolutionaries diverge from the Americans? Did the American Revolution inspire revolutionaries across the Atlantic? In this fantastic episode with Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, we explore a range of intersections between the French Revolution and American history! If you have questions, send them on in! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 64 "Lyon: Royalist or

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1.63 Caen: The North Rebels!

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2024/01/17

Normandy and Brittany declare insurrection. Proclaiming their intention to march against the capital, a northern army was assembled to crush the anarchists in Paris. But, despite noteworthy successes, the Federalist Revolt of the North ended in disaster. Why did the Norman port of Caen become a key federalist stronghold? Did the insurrections pursue a truly federalist program? How did Paris respond to the emerging threat to the north These questions and more will be explored in this episode on the

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1.62 The Federalist Revolts

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2023/12/21

Outraged by the coup in the capital, insurrections erupted across the nation. With leading Girondins fleeing to the provinces, civil war was sure to follow. The Federalist Revolts had begun! This episode explores the national and local causes of the Federalist Revolts, as well as the meaning of federalism in the context of the French Revolution. It also examines key debates regarding the civil wars of 1793, including the objectives of the Federalist rebels. Additionally, we explore why federalism,

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Members Questions & Answers

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2023/12/09

Lafayette’s time in prison, opportunities for Louis XVI to escape his fate, debt jubilees in the modern world, and extrajudicial killings! These are just some of the great topics explored in this special bonus episode for the Grey History Community! You can access the full episode by supporting the podcast today! Full Members-Only Questions & Answers Episode Listen to the full episode now! Join the community today! Early Access for Episode 62 The Federalist Revolts Don't wait, support the show and

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1.61 The Purge of the Girondins Part III

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2023/12/01

Facing setbacks and defeat, the insurrectionists of Paris recommitted to the cause. Surrounding the Convention with armed force, the deputies of the Convention are compelled to submit. On June 2 1793, the Girondins were purged, and French history was changed forever. Exclusive Bonus Content (Episode Extras) 1.61 The Brave, Ironic and Chaotic Speech of Lanjuinais With connections to Louis XVI, the Flight to Varennes, Napoleon's downfall and some serious workplace health and safety violations, this

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Joint Episode: Napoleon in Egypt with History of...

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2023/11/28

In this spectacular joint episode, Dominic Perry (The History of Egypt Podcast) and I team up to discuss the French Expedition to Egypt in 1798! We recap the revolutionary events that preceded the expedition, as well as the various motivations behind Napoleon's undertaking. We also explore what Europeans knew of Ancient Egypt before the invasion, as well as the lasting legacy of Napoleon's expedition on the field of Egyptology. With a Members' Q&A section and our thoughts on the new Napoleon film,

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1.60 The Purge of the Girondins Part II

French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History) ·

2023/11/12

Insurrection! With deadlock paralysing the Convention, and the Commission of Twelve provoking the radicals of Paris, another journée consumed the capital. With the establishment of the Central Revolutionary Committee and the Évêché Assembly, the sections of Paris led a new uprising against the national representation. The Insurrection of 31 May 1793 consumed the French Revolution, but it didn't have the results many might expect. Furthermore, despite the appearances of a united front, the

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