#OTD 6 Apr 1808
Marshal Louis Nicholas Davout created Duc d'Auerstadt. Rachael

New episode! In the Spring of 1808, Napoleon installed his brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. However, the people of Madrid had had enough of the French, and took matters into their own hands...
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Episode 112 is now available ad-free to Patreon subscribers. The free version will be out shortly. patreon.com/posts/episode-…

The Age of Napoleon The British tried to enter Portuguese Macao in 1802 to prevent France from taking it and had problems with the Qing authorities.

210 years ago today, the armies of the Sixth Coalition attacked Paris. The city had only around 40,000 defenders, compared to over 100,000 Allied attackers. The end was near.

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès (1748-1836) harvardartmuseums.org/collections/ob…

Paul Barras on Massena:

'Brave, daring but stupid, a thief and hypocrite, like an Italian'

230 years ago today, the revolutionary pamphleteer and publisher Jacques Hébert was guillotined, aged just 36. He was most famous for his newspaper Le Père Duchesne, which appealed primarily to the poor. He has been called 'the Homer of filth' for his skill with vulgar language.

On this day in 1796, the famous (or infamous) royalist rebel François de Charette was captured by the republicans. He coined the phrase 'you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs,' which tells you something about his methods. Still, Napoleon praised him as a military genius.

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Today is the 220th anniversary of the Napoleonic Code, which has influenced almost every system of civil law in the world. It is probably Bonaparte's most significant legacy. He wrote: 'My code is the anchor which will save France, and entitle me to the blessings of posterity.'

On this day in 1815, Napoleon returned to Paris after his dramatic escape from exile on the island of Elba. Only about a year after his abdication, he had succeeded in reclaiming the throne without a drop of blood spilled.

The 21st of our patrons-only bonus episodes is now available. Topics include: the strange & adventurous life of General Jean Humbert and Napoleon's taste in music. You can get access to this and all our other bonus content for just $2/month.
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Un Thread sur les lettres d'amour de Napoléon à sa femme Joséphine.

Les lettres passionnées écrites par Napoléon Bonaparte à sa femme Joséphine sont devenues légendaires.

Elles offrent un aperçu fascinant du jeune homme qui était sur le point de devenir l'une des plus grandes…

Deputies swearing oaths wikiart.org/en/jacques-lou…

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day, here are some of the various Irish regiments of the Napoleonic Wars: the Ulster Irish Regiment (Spain), the Irish Legion (France), the Connaught Rangers (Britain), the 9th Regiment, New York State Militia (USA, largely, but not exclusively Irish)

On this day in 1808, a popular protest against Spanish Prime Minister Manuel Godoy turned violent. The resulting 'Tumult of Aranjuez' ended with Godoy arrested and removed from power, and King Charles IV abdicating the throne in favor of his son, who became Ferdinand VII.

Episode 112 will include some of the most dramatic and tragic events we have ever covered on the show: you will not want to miss it!

So, after almost four years of research, writing and editing, So Just and Glorious a Cause has now been submitted for typesetting. 245,000 words, 25 tables, 65 images and 12 maps.

The book should be published in April. You can register your interest here:
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