Western Civ Podcast
1) Episode 507: France Ascendant
France, under Napoleon, reaches the apex of its power. But, within the empire, the Spanish Ulcer and Continental System begin to unravel everything he had built.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
2) Episode 506: Austerlitz
Napoleon reaches the height of his powers on the frozen fields of Moravia.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
3) Episode 505: Consul for Life
It does not take long for Napoleon to consolidate power. But reversals in the Caribbean require the First Consul to rethink his North American strategy resulting in the Louisiana Purchase.Western Civ ...Show More
4) Episode 504: The Revolution of 1800
We catch up on the fledgling United States. George Washington becomes the first President of the United States (obviously...) and then the Election of 1800 secures the first peaceful transition of pow...Show More
5) Episode 503: The End of the Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte becomes First Consul in what will be, thankfully, our final coup of the French Revolution. Western Civ 2.0
6) A Brief History of Financial Bubbles
This one is a bit different and I admit that. But I like opportunities to speak with incredibly intelligent people so I took it. I sit down with Arman Verjee today and discuss a book he is finishing u...Show More
7) Episode 502: To Egypt
Napoleon and Talleyrand move the French armies to the east to pressure Britain and the Directory starts to run out of steam.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
8) Episode 501: Napoleon's Northern Italian Campaign
The French Revolution begins to end with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
9) Episode 500: A Whiff of Grapeshot
It is about time to introduce the man who will change it all: Napoleon Bonaparte.Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial
10) Episode 499: The Rise of Louverture
Toussaint Louverture changes the situation in Haiti from a rebellion to a full-on revolution.Support Western Civ