The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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Episode 142: For Honor and Money Oct 01, 2026

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The Napoleonic Wars saw naval combat as far away as East Asia. The Royal Navy may have had the upper hand, but it struggled against the French corsairs, who waged an unorthodox form of privatized warfare on British trade.

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Episode 141: Uneasy Lies the Head Sep 01, 2026

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1810 saw a dangerous deterioration in Franco-Russian relations. Elsewhere in Europe, the Prussian and British royal families were struck by personal tragedies that would change the fates of their nations.

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Episode 140: The Empire of Commerce Jul 31, 2026

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During 1810, Napoleon made drastic changes to his Continental System. We check in on the economic war, and get to know the people who dared to violate Bonaparte's blockade.

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July 4th Special Episode Jul 04, 2026

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A little bonus material in honor of the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence: a conversation with Will Clark of Grey History and David Montgomery of The Siècle.

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Episode 139: The Jacobin Prince Jul 01, 2026

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After a humiliating military defeat by the Russians, Sweden found itself strategically isolated, politically unstable, and without an heir to the throne. Desperate to change course, the Swedes turned to an almost unbelievably unlikely savior.

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Episode 138: Le Brutal May 31, 2026

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A guide to the artillery of the Napoleonic era... the artillery was a marvel of organization and logistics, and stood at the forefront of technical and doctrinal innovation. Its internal culture made a major impact on Napoleon's character and outlook.

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Episode 137: Spain on the Precipice May 01, 2026

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Late 1809 saw disaster after disaster for the Spanish Patriots. The French were ascendant in Iberia, but the Empire was struggling with the expense of constant warfare, and Wellington was preparing to fight on, even without his Spanish allies.

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Episode 136: The Stumbling Colossus Apr 01, 2026

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1809 was another trying year for the Spanish Patriots. The will to resist remained strong, but the Spanish leadership seemed unable to come up with a winning strategy.

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Episode 135: A Bed of Roses Mar 01, 2026

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The spring and summer of 1810 saw Napoleon enjoying life as a newlywed. Bonaparte was happy, but there were ominous signs of trouble ahead. He himself would later admit the Empire was headed towards "the edge of the abyss."

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Episode 134: By Gentler Means Feb 17, 2026

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Napoleon's search for a new wife eventually led to Vienna, where the new Austrian Foreign Minister, Klemens von Metternich, was preparing to take Austria in a new direction on the world stage.

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