In this Christmas special (and special really is the word), Rachael Stark, Alex Mikaberidze, Josh Provan and Beatrice de Graaf join me to discuss the most misunderstood person of the Napoleonic era, in an episode filled with laughter, and thought provoking conversation - prepare to have some myths exploded! Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @Bookish_Rachael | @AMikaberidze | @LandOfHistory | @beatricedegraaf You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Andrew Field joins me to talk about the research behind his book Quatre Bras: Prelude to Waterloo. We walk through the battle looking at the perspective of both sides to better understand why it unfolded in the way that it did. Twitter: @zwhitehistory You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Sam Jolley, Assistant Curator at the Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, joins me to talk about her research into the women who marched with, and fought in, the armies of the Napoleonic era. Twitter: @s_jolley | @zwhitehistory You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Delving into the records for the British army in Portugal in 1810-11, I look at the challenges of maintaining discipline and morale amongst the British troops during this period, and the way in which it sheds light on wider issues within the British army. Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 10, 2021•43 min
Jacqueline Reiter, Jimmy Chen and Josh Povan join me as we discuss four contenders for the title of 'most significant naval figure'. Some predictable and less predictable candidates are offered, including two Russians, one of whom is more famous for his exploits on land, despite his reformist naval agenda.Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @latelordchatham | @JSC1812 | @LandOfHistoryTip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicistSupport: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 31 min
What was the most significant naval event of the period? According to this panel of experts, definitely not any of the battles that might immediately spring to mind! Trafalgar is well and truly sidelined as Sam Jolley, Callum Easton, Jamie Goodall, and Andy Young take us on a master class of smart thinking in their pitches. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @s_jolley | @CallumCe309 | @L_Historienne | @Strategyforwar1 Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min
John Morewood joins me to explain why pretty much everything you thought you knew about Nelson's last, great victory, is probably wrong. Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Paul Martinovich joins me to discuss the life and exploits of a remarkable admiral who you're unlikely to have heard of - Admiral Pulteney Malcolm - but whose career was nothing short of remarkable. Twitter: @zwhitehistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Josh Provan joins me to talk about some of the most significant French naval commanders of the period, looking at the successes, failures, and arguably unfair criticisms that can be made of these often neglected seafarers. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @LandofHistory Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Nick Kaizer, author of ' Revenge in the Name of Honour' joins me to talk about how the Royal Navy was force-fed a slice on humble piece by the fledgling USA when it came to engagements during the War of 1812. Twitter: @zwhitehistory | @kaizer_nick Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Pirate historian Dr Jamie Goodall joins me to talk about her research on everything to do with the world of pirates during the Napoleonic age and beyond, including her brilliant book Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay . We talk about the Disneyfication of the piracy, why taverns weren't always scenes of debauchery, and bust a few myths about pirate democracy. Twitter: @L_Historienne | @zwhitehistory Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Hosted on Acast...
Oct 06, 2021•43 min
Marcus Cribb takes over hosting duties and host Zack moves into the guest hotseat along with Ed Coss, as they talk about the aims of a brand new charity dedicated to honouring the war dead from the period 1775-1815. To find out more about the NRWGC, follow the charity on twiter at:https://twitter.com/NRWGCharity Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRWGCharity Join our mailing list by emailing: nrwgcharity@gmail.com Book to attend out free online launch at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Professors Beatrice de Graaf, Alex Mikaberidze and Charles Esdaile join me to discuss how integral politics was to the waging of war during this period, covering everything from diplomacy to how countries were run. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xw1OjtrFBjQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 53 min
In the longest Napoleonicist episode to date, I am joined by Marcus Cribb and Professor Ed Coss to debate Wellington's life and legacy, offering some exacting criticisms, and difficult home truths along side reasoned analysis, and a lot of laughter. Enjoy this great final instalment of Wellington month folks. You can support this content & get exclusive perks at: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips also greatly appreciated: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/sho...
Aug 30, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Bob Burnham, the font of knowledge on all things Peninsular War, joins me to discuss some of the successes and failures amongst the men who commanded brigades in Wellington's army during the Peninsular War and Waterloo campaigns. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Josh Provan joins me to talk about Wellington's subordinates, their talents and their failings as we shift the limelight away from Wellington to some of those who are sometimes eclipsed by the Duke. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Martin Howard joins me to discuss his book Wellington and the British Army's Indian Campaigns 1798-1805 , looking at Wellington's actions, reactions, and the influences this may or may not have had on the commander that he became. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tips gratefully received: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 22, 2021•56 min
Kristine Hughes Patrone drops by to discuss the real women in Wellington's life - strap in for a rollercoaster ride through scandal, intrigue, and shocking revelations, as she uncovers a the murky world of Georgian society, whilst taking us through some of the most prominent women who featured in Wellington's life. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 15 min
What was Wellington like as a commander? How did he climb the ladder to seniority so swiftly? Where did he learn his craft, and what was unique about his operation 'art'? Lecturer in Defence Studies, Dr Will Fletcher, joins me to unpick the the secrets to Wellington's success in this latest instalment of Wellington month. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Aug 18, 2021•56 min
As Wellington month continues, Mark Thompson, Marcus Cribb, Beatrice de Graaf, and Josh Provan join me to argue for the Lines of Torres Vedras, Oporto, Toulouse and Assaye as Wellington's greatest victories. This one is a laughter filled and spirited epic (I blame the heat!) - enjoy! Tip: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 57 min
Wellington month, as chosen by my Command Patrons, launches on the Napoleonicist, with a run through of the Duke's life, his achievements, and his failings - be warned, I'm more critical than you might expect! Tip: www.ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Support: www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 04, 2021•52 min
Kirstine Hughes Patrone joins me to her book Waterloo Witnesses, which explores the experiences of soldiers, and crucially civilians, during the Waterloo campaign. Support: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist Tip: https://ko-fi.com/napoleonicist Bookstore: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/thenapoleonicist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 Hosted on Acast. ...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 55 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 39 min
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: https://www.patreon.com/thenapoleonicist ...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2021•27 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 32 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 24 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2021•36 min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
