Does the Battle of Marengo deserve its reputation as one of Napoleon's greatest victories? We analyze the battle and examine its chaotic aftermath.
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Sep 2019
Episode 57: The Infernal Machine
After Marengo, Napoleon's secret police did battle with violent radicals in the political underground, culminating in a brush with death on Christmas Eve, 1800. For the ad-free version of the show, visit: https://www.patreon.com/ageofnapoleon and pledge at least $2/month. Learn m ... Show More
43m 6s
Nov 2024
CLASSIC: Napoleon Bonaparte Was Attacked by Bunnies -- And Lost
Born in Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte rose from obscurity during the French Revolution, crowning himself Emperor of France in 1804. This brilliant, ruthless tactician changed the course of French history. Despite his meteoric rise and bloodied fall, Bonaparte still needed to grab l ... Show More
36m 21s
Dec 2021
La belle histoire de France du 12/12/2021
Un chapitre particulier, qui aborde la chute d'un des plus grands personnages de l'Histoire de France. En 1811, l'Empire de Napoléon est gigantesque, sans égal en Europe. Mais il va se trouver confronté à des problèmes intérieurs, notamment une pauvreté grandissante, tout en prép ... Show More
47m 10s