Revolutions
Episodes
3.50- The Second Coalition
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
While Bonaparte was off trying to conquer Egypt, the rest of Europe mobilized against France.
3.49- The Egyptian Expedition
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In July 1798 Bonaparte and his healthy, hopeful army arrived in Egypt. In August 1799 Bonaparte ditched his now demoralized, plague-ridden army and sa...
3.48- The Coup of Floreal
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Directory manipulated the elections of Year VI to block left-wing candidates. Meanwhile Talleyrand provoked the Americans into war and Bonaparte s...
3.47- The Directorial Terror
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After Fructidor the Directory cracked down on the conservatives. They also created more sister republicans to systematically loot. Sponsor Link: http...
3.46- The Coup of Fructidor
09 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After taking a drubbing in the elections Year V, the Directory decided to just annul the results.
3.45- The Fall of Mantua
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bonaparte almost gets beat! But then he doesn't. Also don't invade Ireland in December. sponsor link: http://lynda.com/revolutions.
3.44- The War Feeds Itself
20 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Control the central position. Move on the rear. Live off the land. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions
3.43- The Conspiracy of Equals
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The adventures of everyone's favorite proto-communist. k
3.42- The Whiff of Grapeshot
05 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When the Thermidorean Convention introduced the Constitution of Year III, the political Right went a little nuts.
3.41- Bread and the Constitution of 1793
28 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
That's the slogan that rallied the last remnents of the sans culottes to action...right before they got crushed by the Thermidorean Convention.
3.40- The Frozen Rivers
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The terrible winter of 1794-95 helped France push back all her enemies. Also...Poland!
3.39- The Death of the Jacobins
14 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After the events of 9 Thermidor, the Revolution began to swing back to the right.
3.38- Thermidor
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The events of 9 Thermidor II brought Act I of the French Revolution to a gruesome end.
Help Scott Help Syria
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Promoting a fundraising drive spearheaded by Scott Chesworth at the Ancient World podcast to help preseve Syria's massively important cultural treasur...
3.37- The Republic of Virtue
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If the mainspring of popular government in peacetime is virtue, amid revolution it is at once virtue and terror: virtue, without which terror is fatal...
3.36- The Liquidation Process
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the spring of 1794. the Revolution devoured a few of her most beloved children. sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
3.35- The Law of 14 Frimaire
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of 1793, the Committee of Public Safety completed it's consolidation of power.
3.34c- Citizen Genet
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Do not get into a popularity contest with George Washington. spnsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
3.34b- Phillippe Egalite
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Antoinette thought he was behind EVERYTHING sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions
3.34a- The Republican Calendar
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In Oct 1793 the French Revolution took a stab at reforming time itself.
3.34- Saturn's Children
12 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In October 1793 the Reign of Terror got started with the executions of Marie Antoinette and the Girondins.
3.33- The Geography of Terror
05 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the fall of 1793, the French Republic started to gain traction against its enemies. Setting up the stage for the Reign of Terror. sponsor: lynda.c...
3.32- The Committee of Public Safety
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1793 a re-organized Committee of Public Safety began to consolidate power.
3.31- The Man of Blood Part Deux
23 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 1793 the Revolutionaries in Paris were besieged from all sides.
3.30- The 250th Episode
16 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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3.29- The Purge of the Girondins
08 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government.
3.28- Provincial Revolt
01 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the spring of 1793 revolts against Paris started erupting all over France. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
3.27- Advance and Retreat
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts.
3.26- The Trial of Louis XVI
08 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
King Louis XVI was put on trial by the National Convention and executed Jan 21, 1793.
3.25- The National Convention
01 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The National Convention voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy on Sept 21, 1792. Then they proceeded to go at each others throats. Sponsor: lyn...
3.24- The September Massacres
26 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With the Allied armies approaching Paris, the sans-culottes broke into all the prisoners and slaughtered the inmates.
3.23- The Insurrection of August 10th
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On Aug 10, 1792 the radical sections of Paris overthrew the monarchy. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
3.22- War
12 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In April 1792 France declared war on Austria. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
3.21a Supplemental- Talleyrand
04 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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3.21- The Legislative Assembly
21 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The new Legislative Assembly convened in October 1791 and quickly put France on the path to war. Fundraiser Store: http://revolutionspodcastfundra...
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15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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3.20- The Constitution of 1791
15 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As the National Assembly drew to a close, the Triumvirate rose to power. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
3.19- The Massacre of the Champ de Mars
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the Flight to Varennes, populist agistators in Paris called for an end to the monarchy, leading to a bloody confrontation in July 1791. Coming ...
The Flight of Emperor Palpatine
25 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Would really like to get my hands on the salacious limericks the good Emperor composed while whacked on spice.
3.18- The Flight to Varennes
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In June 1791 the royal family tried to escape from Paris, but they were busted while passing through Verennes. Sponsor link: lynda.com/revolution...
3.17- A Temporary Summit
17 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the Feast of the Federation, Revolutionary France was outwardly calm, but internally divided.
3.16- The Society of 1789
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In the leadup to the great Fête de la Fédération, the Marquis de Lafayette and a group of liberal nobles began to direct the course of the Revolut...
3.15- The Rise of the Jacobins
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the move to Paris, radical delegates from the National Assembly formed a new political club to help push their agenda.
3.14- The Women's March on Versailles
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In October 1789 some angry houswives changed the course of the French Revolution. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions
3.13a- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
19 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy.
3.13- The Rights of Man
19 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the Night of August 4th, the National Assembly divided into new political factions.
3.12- The Great Fear
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After a wave of chaos spread across France, the National Assembly abolished feudalism on the night of Aug. 4, 1789.
3.11- The Fall of the Bastille
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On July 14, 1789 a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille.
Random Insert-Tour Announcement
29 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
English, French and American Revolutions Tours! Spring 2015!
3.10- The Tennis Court Oath
22 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 2 of the Estates General, the Third Estate went on strike. Sponsor link: Lynda.com/revolutions
3.9- What is the Third Estate?
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The debate over the coming Estates General awakened the political consciousness of the Third Estate. Also the weather was rotten.
3.8- The Day of the Tiles
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The king's attempt to break the Parments in the summer of 1788 was was met by widespread resistence.
3.7- The Séance Royale
31 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
3.6- The Stately Quadrille
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Round and round and round it goes...
3.5- The Assembly of Notables
17 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
King Louis called the Assembly of Notables in early 1787 to approve a major fincancial reform package. But intead of rubber stamping the initiatives, ...
3.4- Necker and the Necklace
10 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Just as the financial situation was about to explode the monarchy was hit by a public relations nightmare.
3.3- Resistance to Reform
03 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As power passed from Louis XV to Louis XVI, royal ministers attempted to implement reforms, but were thewarted at every turn.
3.2-The Broken Regime
20 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Ancien Regime was a mess in desperate need of reform.
3.1- The Three Estates
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The population of pre-Revolutionary France was divided into Three Estates: the Church, the Nobility and Everyone Else.
3.0 Revolutions Podcast Update
14 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tours. Episode Numbering. Money. Parlez-vous français?
2.15a- The Bill of Rights
25 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hang them on the wall of every classroom.
2.15- The Rising Sun
25 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights marks the end of the Revolutionary Era.
2.14- The Critical Period
18 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Between the end of the War of Independence and the Constitutional Convention the new United States was plagued by problems. The Articles of Confederat...
2.13- The Articles of Confederation
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As the newly independent United States trasitioned from war to peace, it was tripped up by the ineffective Articles of Confederation.
2.12- Yorktown
04 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lord Cornwallis was trapped in Yorktown in October 1781. His surrender ended the American War of Independence.
2.11- Tarleton's Quarter
27 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the thrashing he gave Horatio Gates at the Battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallis found the Carolinas slipping out of his grasp.
2.10- Turning South
22 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Episode That Wouldn't Die.
2.9- Valley Forge
13 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After Saratoga the French joined the war, the British changed strategies and Washington's army spent a miserable winter at Valley Forge.
2.8- Saratoga
30 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Gentleman Johnny's Party Train ran into some trouble in 1777.
2.7- Crossing the Delaware
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
With the revolution on the line, George Washginton led his army to victory at Trenton. Unfortunately he would be unable to stop the British from takin...
2.6a- Supplemental The Declaration of Independence
16 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When in the course of human events...
2.6- Independence
16 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The American colonies declared independence in July 1776. Then their armies got chased around New York.
2.5- The Guns of Ticonderoga
09 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, war between Britain and the colonies broke out. George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief and ...
2.4- The Boston Tea Party
03 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Tea Party led Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts in 1774. The colonists were really super not amused.
2.3- The Townshend Acts
23 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the failure of the Stamp Act, Parliament passed a new series of taxes known as the Townshend Acts. The colonists were not amused.
2.2- The Stamp Act
16 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After the French and Indian War, the British Ministry started levying new taxes on the colonies. The colonists were not amused.
2.1- The Thirteen Colonies
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A brief tour of the Thirteen Colonies.
1.16- The Restoration
12 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The English Monarchy was restored in 1660.
1.16a Supplemental- Sir Edward Hyde, First Earl of Clarendon
12 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After serving in Parliament and the courts of both Charles I and Charles II, Edward Hyde wrote a massively influential history of the English Civi...
1.15- The Good Old Cause
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Cromwell died on September 3, 1658. His son and heir Richard was iunable to hold the Protectorate together.
1.14a Supplemental- The War on Christmas
25 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the Puritans came to power they tried to abolish Christmas. Seriously.
1.14- The Humble Petition and Advice
22 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliamen...
1.13- The Instrument of Government
16 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history.
1.12- In The Name of God Go
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great...
1.12b- Supplemental The Diggers
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
God wanted me to tell you that property is theft.
1.12a- Supplemental Freeborn John
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison
1.11a- Tour Announcement 2
24 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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1.11- The Crowning Mercy
24 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester.
1.10- Regicide
18 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland.
1.9- The Man of Blood
11 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
1.8- Checkmate
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.
1.7a- Tour Announcement
28 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: [email protected]
1.7- The New Model Army
28 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.
1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant
21 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.
1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads
13 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted i...
1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies
13 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars.
1.4- The Long Parliament
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State.
1.3- The Bishops' Wars
30 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.
1.2- Personal Rule
23 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.
1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart
15 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.