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The Napoleonic Quarterly

Quartermaster Productions
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleonic Wars
French Revolution
Malta
Order Of St. John
British Empire
Napoleon
Battle Of Copenhagen
Legacy Of Napoleon
Literature
French Revolutionary Wars
Admiral Nelson
Ukraine Conflict
Censorship
Military Strategy
Mediterranean Sea
General Bonaparte
Sir Alexander Ball
Toulon
Ridley Scott

Taking the epic conflicts of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars three months at a time. Each episode features interviews with leading historians of the period - covering the campaigns, diplomacy and political dramas of an extraordinary 24 years.

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1804. April... May... June... three months in which the British are facing an uphill struggle in building another coalition against the French... The Revolution takes its final step as Napoleon Bonaparte is to be granted the imperial dignity... and i... more

"It was like a soap opera," Adam says of the Congress of Vienna near the end of this interview episode. That just about sums up his unique perspective on the whole Napoleonic period, as reflected throughout this discussion - a fascination with person... more

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James Quint
Museum director of the Old Cowtown Museum in Wichita
Old Cowtown Museum
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Giorgi Tchkadua
PhD student specializing in Georgian history and the influence of Russian imperial expansion
Episode: Power plays in the Caucasus: Georgia, Russia and imperial expansion (w/ Giorgi Tchkadua)
Rif Winfield
Author of classics on British and Spanish warships
Episode: Nelson's patent bridge: The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797
Michael Rowe
Reader in European History at King's College London
Episode: Episode 47: Q3-1803 - Enter Wellesley
Ciaran McDonnell
Historian with interests in military history and heritage management
Episode: Episode 47: Q3-1803 - Enter Wellesley
Martin Howard
Historian and author specializing in medical history during the Napoleonic Wars
Author of 'A Medical History of the Napoleonic Wars'
Episode: Medical miseries of the Napoleonic Wars (w/Martin Howard)
David Andress
Professor of History and author specializing in the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
University of Portsmouth
Episode: Beating Napoleon: A lost 2013 interview with David Andress
Peter Kastor
Professor of History in American Culture Studies at Washington University in St. Louis
Episode: Episode 46: Q2-1803 - The Napoleonic Wars
Marlene Daut
Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University
Episode: Episode 46: Q2-1803 - The Napoleonic Wars

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Josh Provan
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Alexander Stevenson
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Well produced, engaging, and critical

    I’ve been listening to the podcast for the past six months or so. I have immensely enjoyed it and reminds me of my lectures from university. The professorial panel of Charles and Alex is exceptional and brings critical insights as the episodes navigate the period three months at a time.

    The guest appearances and deep dives are also interesting and well worth the ‘narrative’ pause. Without these, we wouldn’t get to understand the world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

    Thank you so m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James_Napoleonic_Campfollower
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great Podcast Doing Great Work

    I have a deep fascination with the Napoleonic period and this show does an outstanding job of breaking down the period and its people and events in often highly granular detail. To a person the hosts are engaging and thoughtful, and the guests captivating and informative. Thanks for doing a great job educating people about this amazing corner of history!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaPlaque
    United States9 months ago
  • Fascinating

    I have been a keen listener for a couple of years now. The format means that there is plenty of material to go and continue to look forward to listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevlos1973
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Depth and Diversity

    Found this podcast in 2023. Finally caught up listening to all the episodes today. Alex Stevenson has done a masterful job lining up experts from all over the world to present. As an anglophone, this variety gives perspectives often overlooked from a purely English speaking perspective. No doubt his professorial panel (Charles and Alex M) are a strong help in this. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTMagain
    United States10 months ago
  • A great listen!

    Fantastic podcast on the Napoleonic wars. A great endeavour by all involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPDSteele
    Canada10 months ago

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The hosts are praised for their engaging and informal style, making discussions enjoyable while maintaining scholarly rigor.
The structured approach to analyzing historical events in quarters makes learning engaging and accessible, allowing newcomers to grasp complex topics easily.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and thoughtful insights from historians, with many expressing that the content enhances their understanding of the Napoleonic period.
Some listeners critique episodes that veer into modern political commentary, preferring focus strictly on historical content.

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ADAM ZAMOYSKI on the Napoleonic soap opera
Q: Was it the presence of so many royals at the Congress of Vienna that ended up depopularizing the ideals of monarchy?
Yes, the grandiose presence didn't do anything to enhance the monarchy's image, highlighting the absurdities of royal behavior.
ADAM ZAMOYSKI on the Napoleonic soap opera
Q: Do you have changed the view that you previously stated that Wellington is overrated?
It depends on how one defines overrated; he was a master of propaganda and should be respected as a military commander but not necessarily classified as a genius.
ADAM ZAMOYSKI on the Napoleonic soap opera
Q: Is there anything that might have changed in your assessments of some important historical figures since we last spoke?
Yes, as you read and explore more aspects of their activities, your perspective shifts.
Ready for war: France in 1804-5 (w/ Alan Forrest)
Q: How successfully had conscription been imposed and was there any popular resistance?
Conscription was increasingly imposed as Napoleon needed soldiers for war, filling massive regiments, though it led to social problems and resentment at home.
KATHY BURK on diplomatic history
Q: Was the Congress of Vienna one of the supreme moments of diplomatic history?
Yes, it is regarded as one of the top moments of international diplomacy in the last 500 years.

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Recent guests on The Napoleonic Quarterly include:

1. James Quint
2. Giorgi Tchkadua
3. Rif Winfield
4. Michael Rowe
5. Ciaran McDonnell
6. Martin Howard
7. David Andress
8. Peter Kastor

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