Revolutions
By Mike Duncan
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it was good until it got to the Russian revolution and now he's working from some very biased sources. disappointingly pro capitalist.
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Final Episode- Adieu Mes Amis
39:04
If you wanna drop a tip on your way out the door, Click Here To Donate. See you on the other side my friends. |
Dec 25, 2022 |
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Appendix 12- Coming Full Circle One Last Time
38:03
The revolution has revolved.
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Appendix 11- Meet the New Boss
35:16
Not necessarily the same as the old boss... |
Dec 12, 2022 |
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Appendix 10- The Revolution Devours Its Children
31:57
Somebody is getting eaten. Just depends who. |
Dec 05, 2022 |
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Appendix 9- The Second Wave
28:49
Surfs up, it's a radical wave. |
Nov 22, 2022 |
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Appendix 8- Wars Both Foreign and Domestic
25:46
Nothing lets slip the dogs of war like a Revolution. |
Nov 12, 2022 |
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Appendix 7- The Entropy of Victory
24:42
The enemy of my enemy was my friend. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Oct 26, 2022 |
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Appendix 6- Victory And Defeat
27:41
Every victory implies a defeat. Every defeat implies a victory. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Oct 19, 2022 |
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Appendix 5- The Triggers
26:20
[insert obligatory joke about being triggered] Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Oct 12, 2022 |
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Appendix 4- Shocks To The System
29:35
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way... For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Oct 03, 2022 |
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Appendix 3- From Equilibrium to Disequilibrium
28:02
Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Sep 19, 2022 |
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Appendix 2- The Ancien Regime
28:05
For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Sep 13, 2022 |
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Appendix 1- Coming Full Circle
40:10
The word revolution means coming full circle, so it seems like the best way to begin the end. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books |
Sep 05, 2022 |
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Hero of Two Worlds Bonus Excerpt
53:54
Please enjoy this chapter about Lafayette's tour of America on the eve of my own tour of America. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books |
Sep 02, 2022 |
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Hero of Two Worlds Pilot Script
54:32
Please enjoy this one-man table read of the pilot script I've been writing for a proposed TV series based on Hero of Two Worlds. ---- For all the details on the paperback tour in September click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Jul 28, 2022 |
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October Events! Tickets on Sale!
03:18
Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall --- Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur |
Jul 21, 2022 |
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Speaking Tour! Live and in person!
03:32
For all the details on the paperback tour click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour More info on the October speaking performances as soon as we have firm dates/times/tickets. |
Jul 04, 2022 |
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10.103- The Final Chapter
52:04
See you on the other side. |
Jul 04, 2022 |
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10.102- Dizzy WIth Success
57:55
So dizzy. So much success. |
Jun 27, 2022 |
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10.101- The United Oppositon
45:37
To be in power, or not to be in power, that is the question... |
Jun 18, 2022 |
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10.100- History Never Ends
42:15
After one hundred episodes, you might agree! |
Jun 10, 2022 |
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10.99- The Testament
35:13
It's a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaake.
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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10.98- The Union of Soviet Socialst Republics
33:13
Forward in the USSR |
May 24, 2022 |
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10.97- The Trial of the SRs
38:00
There's no business like show business. |
May 17, 2022 |
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10.96- Starving To Death
32:48
You know we're covering an upbeat period of history when the title of the episode is "Starving To Death" |
May 11, 2022 |
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10.95- Russian Empire Soviet Empire
33:38
Tbh, it's bit like one of those "circle five differences in these two pictures that otherwise seem identical" games. |
Apr 25, 2022 |
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10.94- The New Policies
35:49
When the old policies aren't working...try new policies! |
Apr 18, 2022 |
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10.93- The Kronstadt Rebellion
46:45
Poetically, or ominously, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Commune... |
Apr 11, 2022 |
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10.92- Long Live the Bolsheviks Death to the Communists
31:45
[Insert Spider-Man meme here] |
Apr 04, 2022 |
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10.91- The Battle of Warsaw
33:45
So close yet so far away. |
Mar 28, 2022 |
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10.90- The Polish Soviet War
36:05
Why stop fighting when you can keep fighting?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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10.89- The Collapse of the Whites
33:44
Spoiler Alert in the title. |
Mar 07, 2022 |
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10.88- The Moscow Directive
33:07
To Moscow!
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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10.87- Anarchy in Ukraine
33:11
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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10.86- The Communist Soviets
33:51
All power to the Soviets!* *The Communist Party --------------------- APRIL 30, 2022: Live Performance at Coletivo in Milwaukee.
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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10.85- The German Revolution
44:37
There *was* a revolution in Germany. But it wasn't like the revolution in Russia. Sponsors: |
Feb 08, 2022 |
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10.84- The End of the World
35:10
The end of WWI was a pretty big deal all things considered. Sponsors: |
Jan 31, 2022 |
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10.83- Terror Is Necessary
32:07
But is it though? sponsor: ritual.com/REVOLUTIONS |
Jan 24, 2022 |
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10.82- The House of Special Purpose
34:48
Time to tie up some loose ends.
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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10.81- The Revolt of the Left SRs
34:42
Hey it was worth a shot. Well, actually, probably not. Register for digital book talk with me and Jonathan Katz on his new book: Gangsters of Capitalism Jan 18 w/ Politics and Prose.
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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10.80- The Revolt of the Czechoslovak Legion
35:42
Time to play the wild card. |
Dec 20, 2021 |
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10.79- Reds and Whites
34:45
Time to head into the final lap... |
Dec 13, 2021 |
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10.78- Neither War Nor Peace
35:08
What's better than war and peace? Neither war nor peace! |
Dec 06, 2021 |
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10.77- Brest Litovsk
33:25
Dance dance revolution.
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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10.76- Liberty or Victory
31:37
Can anyone guess which one Lenin and the Bolsheviks will choose? |
Nov 23, 2021 |
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10.75- The People's Commissars
35:05
The Bolsheviks caught the car. Now they had to figure out what to do with it. |
Nov 15, 2021 |
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10.74- The Great October Socialist Revolution
42:30
We made it. |
Nov 09, 2021 |
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10.73- Zeno's Revolution
33:33
Wherein we keep moving toward the October Revolution by progressing halfway to halfway to halfway to halfway... Link: Event w/ Dr. Faith Hillis for her book Utopia's Discontents. |
Nov 02, 2021 |
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10.72- The Decision
30:15
Comrade Lenin says don't look a gift horse in the mouth. |
Oct 18, 2021 |
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10.71- The Democratic Conference
30:52
Links to tour details... Minneapolis Oct 11: Magers and Quinn Naperville Oct 12: Anderson's Bookshop Madison/Verona Oct 13: Kismet Books Milwaukee Oct 14: Boswells Book Company Pasadena Oct 27: Vromans Bookstore |
Oct 10, 2021 |
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NEXT WEEK! AN UPPER MIDWEST SIGNING TOUR! COME!
01:34
Links to details... Main page (scroll down): Minneapolis: Magers and Quinn Chicago: Anderson's Bookshop Madison: Kismet Books Milwaukee: Boswells Book Company |
Oct 06, 2021 |
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10.70- The Kornilov Affair
33:21
Not a political plot. A sitcom plot.
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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10.69- The July Days
32:10
When you come at the king, best not miss.
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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10.68- The June Offensive
31:36
Don't put all your eggs in one basket, folks.
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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10.67- The April Crisis
30:37
April 1917 reminds us sometimes foreign affairs DO matter in domestic politics. --- The H2W related podcast appearances I mentioned:
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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10.66 Finland Station
30:09
Wherein the Bolsheviks call for an Uber. The New Yorker Article by Adam Gopnick The New Republic Article by David Klion (Hi David!) CBS This Morning Segment Look ma I'm on the tee-vee. |
Aug 23, 2021 |
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10.65- The Dawn of a New Day
30:17
The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes |
Aug 16, 2021 |
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10.64- The Origin of Dual Power
30:02
The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes |
Aug 09, 2021 |
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10.63- Abdication
33:08
Good riddance to Dear Nicky. Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes |
Aug 02, 2021 |
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10.62- International Women's Day
35:03
The February Revolution began on International Women's Day Meanwhile...Lafayette Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes |
Jul 26, 2021 |
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10.61- The Precipice
29:48
Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds! |
Jul 19, 2021 |
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10.60- The Abyss That Lies Ahead
28:11
Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it? Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! |
Jul 12, 2021 |
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10.59- Stupidity or Treason?
33:51
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Jul 04, 2021 |
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10.58- Inflation and Scarcity
34:45
Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book! |
Jun 28, 2021 |
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10.57 Great War Great Offensive
25:45
Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Jun 14, 2021 |
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SNEAK PREVIEW: Hero of Two Worlds Chapter Four
43:23
Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks! |
Jun 11, 2021 |
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10.56- Great War Great Retreat
30:58
When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Jun 06, 2021 |
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10.55- Whatever Happened To The International?
31:47
Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die. Sponsor: Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds! |
May 31, 2021 |
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10.54- War or Revolution
32:04
War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution. Sponsor: keeps.com/revolutions |
May 24, 2021 |
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10.53- The Balkans
31:05
Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
May 17, 2021 |
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10.52- What You Already Know About The Origins of WWI
30:03
You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
May 10, 2021 |
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Supplemental: The Streets of Paris
26:10
Au revoir Paris. |
Apr 19, 2021 |
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10.51- Our Friend
18:09
A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Apr 12, 2021 |
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10.50- The Holy Man
16:23
Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions |
Apr 05, 2021 |
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10.49- The Tsarevich
16:32
Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12 |
Mar 29, 2021 |
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10.48- The Death of Reform
29:38
Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died. |
Mar 22, 2021 |
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10.47- The Duma of Lords and Lackeys
35:38
After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolution. |
Mar 15, 2021 |
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10.46- The Permanent Revolution
33:49
Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Mar 08, 2021 |
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10.45- The Disunity Congresses
36:21
Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions. |
Feb 28, 2021 |
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10.44- Bolshevik Bank Heist
38:48
Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Feb 21, 2021 |
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10.43- The Coup of 1907
36:11
Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh |
Jan 24, 2021 |
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10.42- The Stolypin Reforms
36:21
To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Jan 18, 2021 |
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10.41- The Duma of National Anger
36:10
They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Jan 11, 2021 |
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10.40- Relaunch and Recap
34:32
Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...
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Jan 03, 2021 |
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What Happened
07:25
Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me. |
Dec 25, 2020 |
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10.39- The End of Part I
39:05
Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to. |
Apr 05, 2020 |
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10.38- The Days of Freedom
40:23
The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days. |
Mar 29, 2020 |
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10.37- The General Strike
34:20
That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions. |
Mar 22, 2020 |
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10.36- The Bulygin Constitution
32:23
When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Mar 15, 2020 |
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10.35- Sinking Ships
32:46
When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. |
Mar 09, 2020 |
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10.34- The Wave of Protest
34:04
Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20 |
Mar 02, 2020 |
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10.33- Bloody Sunday
45:26
When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Feb 24, 2020 |
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10.32- The Union of Liberation
32:09
The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Feb 17, 2020 |
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10.31- A Big Mistake
31:13
What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose? |
Feb 10, 2020 |
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10.30- The SRs
32:13
When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both? |
Feb 03, 2020 |
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10.29- Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
30:33
When you have a majority, flaunt it. |
Jan 27, 2020 |
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10.28- The Spark
30:17
To build a fire one first needs a spark. |
Jan 20, 2020 |
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Revolutions Podcast Update- The End Is Nigh?
05:36
Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon! |
Jan 19, 2020 |
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10.27- Coming Together Drifting Apart
32:57
As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Dec 23, 2019 |
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10.26- The Far East
30:19
In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Dec 16, 2019 |
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10.25- Senseless Dreams
33:23
Someone was having senseless dreams alright.
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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10.24- The Union of Struggle for The Emancipation of the Working Class
28:46
Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Dec 02, 2019 |
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10.23- On Agitation
30:00
Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Nov 25, 2019 |
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10.22- Vladimir and Nadya
31:36
The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Nov 18, 2019 |
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10.21- The Socialist Revolutionaries
32:15
Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20 |
Nov 10, 2019 |
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10.20- The Liberal Tradition (Such As It Is)
29:19
If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions. |
Nov 04, 2019 |
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10.19- Nicky and Alix
29:58
When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions |
Oct 21, 2019 |
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10.18- The Witte System
25:30
If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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10.17- The Emancipation of Labor Group
34:31
Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Oct 07, 2019 |
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10.16- The Russian Colony
31:12
Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar. |
Sep 30, 2019 |
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10.15- The Tsar Must Die
31:07
Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sep 23, 2019 |
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10.14- The Tsar Liberator
26:19
After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sep 16, 2019 |
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10.13- Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality
30:09
Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm |
Sep 09, 2019 |
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10.12- The Decembrists
31:16
In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com |
Aug 26, 2019 |
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10.11- War and Peace
31:38
This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist |
Aug 19, 2019 |
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10.10- The Russian Empire
33:20
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great. |
Aug 05, 2019 |
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10.9- The Third Rome
31:28
Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom! |
Jul 28, 2019 |
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10.8- The Red And The Black
31:01
In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin. |
Jul 07, 2019 |
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10.7- The Paris Commune Revisited--Corrected Audio
An earlier version of this episode had terrible metronome clicking. The file has been replaced, but if you're podcast app won't download the corrected version use this one instead. |
Jul 03, 2019 |
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10.7- Paris Commune Revisited
30:55
Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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10.6- True Liberty, True Equality, and True Fraternity
32:15
All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Jun 24, 2019 |
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10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin
29:01
Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits. Direct Link: 10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Jun 17, 2019 |
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10.4- Historical Materialism
33:20
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference |
Jun 10, 2019 |
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10.3- The Three Pillars of Marxism.
30:51
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general.” Come see us in NY: Intelligent Speech Conference. |
Jun 03, 2019 |
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10.2- The Adventures of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
31:45
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions Recommendation: The Once and Future King |
May 27, 2019 |
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10.1- The International Working Men's Association
31:22
In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association. |
May 20, 2019 |
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Revolutions Podcast Update
10:09
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May 13, 2019 |
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9.27- The Institutional Revolution
01:13:45
The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26 |
Mar 12, 2019 |
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9.26- The Last Caudillo
39:33
It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Mar 04, 2019 |
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9.25- Loyalty and Betrayal
36:28
In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Feb 25, 2019 |
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9.24- Swinging From A Tree
35:35
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/ |
Feb 17, 2019 |
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9.23- The Constitution of 1917
36:58
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions. |
Feb 11, 2019 |
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9.22- The Punitive Expedition
37:37
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20 |
Feb 04, 2019 |
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9.21- Death To The Gringos
36:38
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions |
Jan 27, 2019 |
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9.20- The Guns of Veracruz
37:52
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Jan 21, 2019 |
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9.19- The Conventionists
40:37
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Jan 14, 2019 |
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9.18- The Fall of Huerta
38:32
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile. |
Dec 17, 2018 |
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9.17- The Occupation of Veracruz
37:15
In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm: Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolutions
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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9.16- The Legend of Pancho Villa
40:43
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes. |
Dec 03, 2018 |
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9.15- The Constitutionalists
41:31
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Nov 26, 2018 |
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9.14- The Ten Tragic Days
35:17
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting. |
Nov 19, 2018 |
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9.13- The Plan of Ayala
39:45
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends. |
Nov 12, 2018 |
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9.12- No Peace
19:42
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
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Nov 04, 2018 |
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9.11- Not Quite President Madero
40:57
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Oct 29, 2018 |
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9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost
33:01
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato |
Oct 22, 2018 |
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SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution
37:42
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com
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Oct 16, 2018 |
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9.09- The Tiger
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In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)
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Oct 14, 2018 |
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9.08- The Plan of San Luis
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Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions |
Oct 08, 2018 |
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9.07- Morelos
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Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910
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After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sep 17, 2018 |
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9.05- The Creelman Interview
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Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sep 10, 2018 |
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9.04- The Porfiriato
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Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sep 03, 2018 |
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9.03- Mexico
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In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions. |
Aug 27, 2018 |
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9.02- The Cry of Dolores
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In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores. |
Aug 20, 2018 |
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9.01- New Spain
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Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Aug 12, 2018 |
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8.8- The Bloody Week
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The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions |
Jun 25, 2018 |
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8.7- Year 79
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🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶 |
Jun 17, 2018 |
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8.6- The Commune
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The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant. |
Jun 13, 2018 |
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8.5- The Cannons
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On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
Jun 04, 2018 |
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8.4- The Siege of Paris
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May 28, 2018 |
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8.3- The Government of National Defence
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In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
May 20, 2018 |
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8.2- The Franco-Prussian War
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Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways |
May 13, 2018 |
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8.1- The Second French Empire
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First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
May 06, 2018 |
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2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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7.33- What the Heck Just Happened
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Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848 |
Apr 30, 2018 |
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7.32- The Bitter End
43:53
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd |
Mar 25, 2018 |
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7.31- The Assembly of the Damned
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As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees. |
Mar 19, 2018 |
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7.30- The Crown From the Gutter
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Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
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Mar 11, 2018 |
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7.29- The New Emperor
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In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor. |
Mar 05, 2018 |
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7.28- Prince President Bonaparte
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In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France. |
Feb 26, 2018 |
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7.27- The Flight of the Pope
42:57
In November 1848, the Pope took flight.
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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7.26- The Battle For Vienna
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After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848. |
Feb 12, 2018 |
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7.25- The Parliament of Professors
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The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment. |
Feb 05, 2018 |
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7.24- The Turn of The Tide
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In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe. |
Jan 31, 2018 |
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7.23- The First War of Italian Independence
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On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria. |
Jan 22, 2018 |
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7.22- The April Laws
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In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary? |
Jan 14, 2018 |
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7.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down
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The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down. |
Jan 08, 2018 |
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7.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?
43:53
With German unification on the way, the question became who exactly was going to be unified anyway? Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/
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Dec 25, 2017 |
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7.19- The June Days
39:40
In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum |
Dec 18, 2017 |
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7.18- Democracy In Action
42:44
The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/ Tour! |
Dec 04, 2017 |
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7.17- The Five Days of Milan
42:13
In March 1848, both Milan and Venice revolted against Austrian rule. Order the Storm Before The Storm: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com West Coast Tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour |
Nov 26, 2017 |
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7.16- We Crawled On Our Stomachs
37:24
The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.
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Nov 20, 2017 |
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7.15- Slaves No More
37:09
On your feet, Magyar, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves or free? This is the question, choose your answer. |
Nov 15, 2017 |
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7.14- The Fall of Metternich
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event
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Enjoy! Unless you plan on coming to a future event, in which case you should probably stop listening right now! |
Oct 30, 2017 |
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The Calm Before the Storm Before the Storm
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The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Reading + Signing |
Oct 23, 2017 |
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7.13- The Spectre of The French Revolution
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There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy |
Oct 16, 2017 |
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7.12- The Provisional Government
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In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy |
Oct 09, 2017 |
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7.11- The Last King of the French
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In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy |
Oct 02, 2017 |
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7.10- The Banquets
39:55
In 1847 and 1848 opposition leaders spent good money to eat bad food while listening to bad speeches. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sep 25, 2017 |
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7.09- The Pope and the King
39:52
The Revolutions of 1848 began in Italy Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sep 18, 2017 |
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7.08- The Political Question
46:48
Do you want a constitution? Well, too bad. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Sep 04, 2017 |
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7.07- The Hungry Forties
32:36
The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Aug 27, 2017 |
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7.06- The Kingdom of Hungary
39:57
1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Aug 23, 2017 |
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7.05- Risorgimento
37:55
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Aug 13, 2017 |
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7.05- Risorgimento
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Aug 13, 2017 |
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7.04- The Austrian Empire
43:02
It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Aug 07, 2017 |
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7.03- The German Confederation
32:20
The long road to Germany has begun. |
Jul 31, 2017 |
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The Storm Before The Storm: Chapter 1- The Beasts of Italy
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Audio excerpt from The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. Forthcoming Oct. 24, 2017. Pre-order a copy today! Or visit us at: |
Jul 27, 2017 |
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7.02- Order and Liberty
41:01
The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Jul 24, 2017 |
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7.01- The Volcano
40:10
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! |
Jul 17, 2017 |
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6.08e- The June Rebellion
34:10
In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song. |
May 29, 2017 |
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6.08d- The Carbonari
41:46
In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. |
May 22, 2017 |
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6.08c- Metternich
34:39
After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian Foreign Minister Metternich attempted to orchestrate a new conservative order in Europe. Sponsor: Bombfell.com/revolutions. |
May 15, 2017 |
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6.08b- The Belgian Revolution
35:59
In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore. |
May 08, 2017 |
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6.8a- The Fait Accompli of 1830
34:27
What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution? Sponsor Link: Audible.com/revolutions |
Apr 30, 2017 |
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6.07- The Last King of France
48:09
King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight. |
Apr 24, 2017 |
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6.06- The Duc d'Orleans
23:50
Time to get this piece on the board. |
Apr 17, 2017 |
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6.05- The Barricades
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On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution. |
Apr 10, 2017 |
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6.04- Stop The Presses
39:17
On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began. |
Apr 02, 2017 |
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6.03- Help Yourself And Heaven Will Help You
40:57
In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever.
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Mar 26, 2017 |
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6.02- Charles The Simple
35:06
After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting. |
Mar 20, 2017 |
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6.01- The Chain of Time
45:38
After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored. |
Mar 13, 2017 |
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5.27- The Labyrinth
44:11
In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.
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Feb 13, 2017 |
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5.26- Out the Window
34:37
On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window. |
Feb 05, 2017 |
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5.25- The Tangled Swords
32:54
At the end of 1826 Simon Bolivar returned to Colombia to deal with the revolt of Jose Antonio Paez. |
Jan 30, 2017 |
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5.24- The Republic of Bolivar
38:41
In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia. |
Jan 23, 2017 |
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5.23- Ayacucho
36:58
Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle. |
Jan 16, 2017 |
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5.22- The Guayaquil Conference
32:56
Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822 |
Dec 12, 2016 |
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5.21- The Third Sister
30:36
In 1822, Antonio Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar liberated Quito and made Gran Colombia whole.
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Dec 04, 2016 |
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Title kinda says it all. |
Nov 23, 2016 |
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5.20- The Sea Wolf
40:01
Lord Thomas Cochrane turned out to be the key to Peru. |
Nov 21, 2016 |
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5.19- The Army of the Andes
36:50
José de San Martín gets zonked on opium and marches through the Andes. |
Nov 14, 2016 |
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5.18- Liberation
42:37
On June 24, 1821 the Battle of Carabobo secured permanent independence for Venezuela. http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com/ |
Nov 07, 2016 |
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2016 Fundraiser!
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Oct 31, 2016 |
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5.17a- Supplemental Gregor MacGregor
40:31
Do not buy land in Poyais. |
Oct 24, 2016 |
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5.17- The Big Rock On The Side Of The Road
37:38
In 1820 a mutiny in Cádiz changed the course of Spanish American history. . |
Oct 09, 2016 |
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5.16- Over The Mountains
39:24
In July 1819 Bolívar led a legendary march into the mountains to liberate New Granada once and for all. |
Oct 02, 2016 |
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5.15- The Centaur of the Plains
42:55
In January 1818 Simón Bolívar met José Antonio Páez. The War of Venezuelan Independence would never be the same. |
Sep 19, 2016 |
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5.14- El Jefe Supremo
36:44
With an assist from the Republic of Haiti, Simon Bolivar launched a new expedition to Venezuela in 1816.
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Sep 12, 2016 |
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5.13- The Letter From Jamaica
46:30
Enter José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins.
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Sep 05, 2016 |
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5.12- The Desired One
36:50
The restoration of King Ferdinand VII spelled big trouble for Spanish American Independence. |
Aug 29, 2016 |
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5.11- The Legions of Hell
41:54
In 1814 Simón Bolívar met the Legions of Hell. It wasn't pretty. |
Aug 22, 2016 |
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5.10- War To The Death
44:51
Simón Bolívar left Venezuela in 1812. He came back in 1813. |
Aug 15, 2016 |
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5.09- God's Divine Wrath
41:22
Things did not go well for the First Venezuelan Republic. |
Aug 07, 2016 |
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5.08- The Patriotic Society For The Development of Agriculture and Livestock
43:30
in 1810 Simón Bolívar brought Francisco de Miranda home. |
Jul 25, 2016 |
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5.07- The First Cry For Liberty
33:39
Further unrest plagued Spanish America in 1809 as the situation deteriorated back in Spain. |
Jul 18, 2016 |
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5.06- The Abdications of Bayonne
42:52
In May 1808 Napoleon deposed the Spanish Monarchy. |
Jul 11, 2016 |
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5.05- The Leander Expedition
42:31
1n 1806, two invasions of South America tested the waters of independence. Also, Bolívar swears to liberate his country or die trying. |
Jul 03, 2016 |
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5.04- The Prince of Caracas
37:52
Enter Bolívar. |
Jun 26, 2016 |
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5.03- The Precursors
44:48
After the Seven Years War the Spanish American Empire was hit with an array of revolts. Also six degrees of Francisco de Miranda.
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Jun 20, 2016 |
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5.02- New Granada
42:39
After the Bourbons came to power they reformed the Spanish Empire and along the way created the Viceroyalty of New Granada. |
Jun 12, 2016 |
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5.01- The Conquest
45:49
After Columbus "discovered" America the Spanish built up an empire upon which the sun never set. |
Jun 06, 2016 |
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4.19- The History of Haiti
01:44:39
1806-Present. Enjoy. |
Apr 17, 2016 |
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4.18- Death to the French
38:05
After declaring independence, Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered the extermination of the white French. |
Apr 11, 2016 |
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4.17a- The Haitian Declaration of Independence
08:39
Done at the headquarters of Gonaives, the first day of January 1804, the first year of independence. |
Apr 03, 2016 |
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4.17- Independence
39:20
The new nation of Haiti was born on New Years Day 1804. |
Apr 03, 2016 |
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4.16- Dying Like Flies
36:13
In the summer of 1802 the worst Yellow Fever epidemic on record hit Saint-Domingue--making it very difficult to re-impose slavery. |
Mar 28, 2016 |
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4.15- The Leclerc Expedition
39:48
With the massive expedition he assembled, Bonaparte reckoned it would take three months to retake Saint-Domingue. |
Mar 21, 2016 |
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4.14- The Constitution of 1801
40:47
In 1801 Toussaint Louverture annexed Santo Domingo and promulgated a new constitution without permission from France. First Consul Bonaparte was not amused. |
Mar 14, 2016 |
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4.13- The War of Knives
38:50
From 1799-1800 Toussaint Louverture and Andre Rigaud fought a civil war for control of Saint-Domingue. |
Mar 07, 2016 |
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4.12- Toussaint's Clause
36:18
Toussaint Louverture began to craft an independent foreign policy for Saint-Domingue in 1798. |
Feb 29, 2016 |
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4.11- To Attempt the Impossible
33:00
In 1797, Touissant used the conservative victory in the elections of Year V to solidify his own position in Saint-Domingue. |
Feb 22, 2016 |
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4.10- The Third Commission
39:50
By mid-1796, Toussaint Louverture had no rival on Saint-Domingue. Then Sonthonax came back. |
Feb 15, 2016 |
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4.09- What The Future Will Bring
39:36
From the summer of 1794 to the summer of 1795, the future of Saint-Domingue hung in the balance. |
Feb 08, 2016 |
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4.08- The Tricolor Commission
38:21
In February 1794, the National Convention not only ratified the emergency emancipation of the slaves, they extended it even further. |
Feb 01, 2016 |
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4.07- The Citizens of June 20
36:17
Le Cap burns. White colonial rule ends. The slaves are freed. |
Jan 25, 2016 |
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4.06- The Second Commission
38:33
The Second Commission was supposed to implement the Law of April 4 and defeat the slave uprising. This turned out to be harder than they thought.
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Jan 18, 2016 |
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4.05- The Citizens of April 4
38:22
With slave revolts and civil war erupting in Saint-Domingue, the Legislative Assembly abolished all racial distinctions on April 4, 1792. |
Jan 11, 2016 |
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4.04- Three Revolts
36:32
First the whites revolted. Then the free coloreds revolted. Then the slaves REALLY revolted. |
Jan 04, 2016 |
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4.03- Free and Equal
38:26
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen sure seemed to imply that men were born free and equal in rights. In fact, it explicitly said so. |
Dec 21, 2015 |
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4.02- The Web of Tension
38:40
Wherein we find out what everyone thought about everyone else. Direct Link: 4.02- The Web of Tension Sponsor link: http://casper.com/revolutions |
Dec 14, 2015 |
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4.01- Saint-Domingue
37:49
The French colony of Saint-Domingue was the single most lucrative colony in the New World. |
Dec 07, 2015 |
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3.55- The Retrospective
55:32
One last look back at the pile of severed heads. |
Nov 26, 2015 |
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Special Announcement: Mike Duncan Inks a Book Deal
04:39
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Oct 12, 2015 |
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3.54- The Empire
30:47
Napoleon conquered Europe. Then he got beat and the Bourbons came back. Twitter: @mikeduncan |
Sep 27, 2015 |
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3.53- The Consulate
27:56
After coming to power in 1799, First Consul Bonaparte achieved many of the Revolution's dreams and healed many of its open wounds. So he declared himself Emperor in 1804. |
Sep 27, 2015 |
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3.52- There is Your Man
36:02
And his name is Napoleon Bonaparte. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions Me on Twitter: twitter.com/mikeduncan |
Sep 21, 2015 |
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3.51- The Coup of Prairial
36:23
When the War of the Second Coalition got off to a terrible start for the French, the Triumvirate that had been running the Directory since 1797 was overthrown. Hey look I'm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeduncan |
Sep 14, 2015 |
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3.50- The Second Coalition
33:49
While Bonaparte was off trying to conquer Egypt, the rest of Europe mobilized against France. |
Sep 07, 2015 |
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3.49- The Egyptian Expedition
41:13
In July 1798 Bonaparte and his healthy, hopeful army arrived in Egypt. In August 1799 Bonaparte ditched his now demoralized, plague-ridden army and sailed for home. |
Aug 31, 2015 |
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3.48- The Coup of Floreal
35:44
The Directory manipulated the elections of Year VI to block left-wing candidates. Meanwhile Talleyrand provoked the Americans into war and Bonaparte sailed for Egypt. |
Aug 24, 2015 |
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3.47- The Directorial Terror
39:47
After Fructidor the Directory cracked down on the conservatives. They also created more sister republicans to systematically loot. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions
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Aug 17, 2015 |
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3.46- The Coup of Fructidor
40:09
After taking a drubbing in the elections Year V, the Directory decided to just annul the results. |
Aug 09, 2015 |
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3.45- The Fall of Mantua
35:00
Bonaparte almost gets beat! But then he doesn't. Also don't invade Ireland in December. sponsor link: http://lynda.com/revolutions.
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Aug 03, 2015 |
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3.44- The War Feeds Itself
38:44
Control the central position. Move on the rear. Live off the land. Sponsor Link: http://lynda.com/revolutions
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Jul 20, 2015 |
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3.43- The Conspiracy of Equals
36:32
The adventures of everyone's favorite proto-communist. k |
Jul 13, 2015 |
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3.42- The Whiff of Grapeshot
34:26
When the Thermidorean Convention introduced the Constitution of Year III, the political Right went a little nuts. |
Jul 05, 2015 |
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3.41- Bread and the Constitution of 1793
35:29
That's the slogan that rallied the last remnents of the sans culottes to action...right before they got crushed by the Thermidorean Convention. |
Jun 28, 2015 |
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3.40- The Frozen Rivers
35:26
The terrible winter of 1794-95 helped France push back all her enemies. Also...Poland! |
Jun 22, 2015 |
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3.39- The Death of the Jacobins
20:01
After the events of 9 Thermidor, the Revolution began to swing back to the right. |
Jun 14, 2015 |
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03:35
Promoting a fundraising drive spearheaded by Scott Chesworth at the Ancient World podcast to help preseve Syria's massively important cultural treasures. Link to The Ancient World for all the Details. Direct Link to the Syrian Heritage Initiative Direct Link to Scott's findraising page for the International Rescue Committee
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Jun 08, 2015 |
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3.38- Thermidor
32:23
The events of 9 Thermidor II brought Act I of the French Revolution to a gruesome end. |
Jun 08, 2015 |
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3.37- The Republic of Virtue
36:43
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; terror, without which virtue is impotent. |
Jun 01, 2015 |
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3.36- The Liquidation Process
35:08
In the spring of 1794. the Revolution devoured a few of her most beloved children. sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions |
May 24, 2015 |
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3.35- The Law of 14 Frimaire
36:59
At the end of 1793, the Committee of Public Safety completed it's consolidation of power. |
May 18, 2015 |
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3.34c- Citizen Genet
18:02
Do not get into a popularity contest with George Washington. spnsor link: lynda.com/revolutions |
May 11, 2015 |
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3.34b- Phillippe Egalite
16:13
Marie Antoinette thought he was behind EVERYTHING sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions |
Apr 27, 2015 |
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3.34a- The Republican Calendar
15:26
In Oct 1793 the French Revolution took a stab at reforming time itself. |
Apr 20, 2015 |
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3.34- Saturn's Children
31:41
In October 1793 the Reign of Terror got started with the executions of Marie Antoinette and the Girondins. |
Apr 12, 2015 |
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3.33- The Geography of Terror
35:54
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.com/revolutions |
Apr 05, 2015 |
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3.32- The Committee of Public Safety
32:10
In the summer of 1793 a re-organized Committee of Public Safety began to consolidate power. |
Mar 29, 2015 |
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3.31- The Man of Blood Part Deux
34:43
In the summer of 1793 the Revolutionaries in Paris were besieged from all sides. |
Mar 23, 2015 |
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3.30- The 250th Episode
01:14:40
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Mar 16, 2015 |
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3.29- The Purge of the Girondins
32:22
On May 31-June 2, 1793 Paris once again rose in armed insurrection against the national government. |
Mar 08, 2015 |
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3.28- Provincial Revolt
30:21
In the spring of 1793 revolts against Paris started erupting all over France. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions
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Mar 01, 2015 |
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3.27- Advance and Retreat
35:54
After the Battle of Valmy the French armies advanced on all fronts. |
Feb 16, 2015 |
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3.26- The Trial of Louis XVI
37:57
King Louis XVI was put on trial by the National Convention and executed Jan 21, 1793. |
Feb 08, 2015 |
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3.25- The National Convention
20:12
The National Convention voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy on Sept 21, 1792. Then they proceeded to go at each others throats. Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions |
Feb 01, 2015 |
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3.24- The September Massacres
36:52
With the Allied armies approaching Paris, the sans-culottes broke into all the prisoners and slaughtered the inmates. |
Jan 26, 2015 |
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3.23- The Insurrection of August 10th
33:01
On Aug 10, 1792 the radical sections of Paris overthrew the monarchy. Store: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: lynda.com/revolutions |
Jan 19, 2015 |
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3.22- War
31:18
In April 1792 France declared war on Austria. |
Jan 12, 2015 |
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3.21a Supplemental- Talleyrand
19:08
Talleyrand! |
Jan 04, 2015 |
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3.21- The Legislative Assembly
34:16
The new Legislative Assembly convened in October 1791 and quickly put France on the path to war. Fundraiser Store: http://revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
Dec 21, 2014 |
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14:20
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Dec 15, 2014 |
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3.20- The Constitution of 1791
32:54
As the National Assembly drew to a close, the Triumvirate rose to power. |
Dec 15, 2014 |
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3.19- The Massacre of the Champ de Mars
30:28
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 Dec 14: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
Dec 08, 2014 |
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The Flight of Emperor Palpatine
03:55
Would really like to get my hands on the salacious limericks the good Emperor composed while whacked on spice. |
Nov 25, 2014 |
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3.18- The Flight to Varennes
30:18
In June 1791 the royal family tried to escape from Paris, but they were busted while passing through Verennes. Sponsor link: lynda.com/revolutions |
Nov 24, 2014 |
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3.17- A Temporary Summit
32:56
After the Feast of the Federation, Revolutionary France was outwardly calm, but internally divided. |
Nov 17, 2014 |
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3.16- The Society of 1789
30:53
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 Revolution. |
Nov 10, 2014 |
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3.15- The Rise of the Jacobins
31:21
After the move to Paris, radical delegates from the National Assembly formed a new political club to help push their agenda. |
Nov 03, 2014 |
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3.14- The Women's March on Versailles
30:51
In October 1789 some angry houswives changed the course of the French Revolution. Sponsor Link: lynda.com/revolutions |
Oct 27, 2014 |
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3.13a- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
06:13
Enjoy. |
Oct 19, 2014 |
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3.13- The Rights of Man
31:42
After the Night of August 4th, the National Assembly divided into new political factions. |
Oct 19, 2014 |
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3.12- The Great Fear
30:56
After a wave of chaos spread across France, the National Assembly abolished feudalism on the night of Aug. 4, 1789. |
Oct 13, 2014 |
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3.11- The Fall of the Bastille
31:34
On July 14, 1789 a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille.
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Oct 06, 2014 |
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Random Insert-Tour Announcement
01:50
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Sep 29, 2014 |
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3.10- The Tennis Court Oath
30:29
On Day 2 of the Estates General, the Third Estate went on strike. Sponsor link: Lynda.com/revolutions |
Sep 22, 2014 |
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3.9- What is the Third Estate?
32:21
The debate over the coming Estates General awakened the political consciousness of the Third Estate. Also the weather was rotten. |
Sep 15, 2014 |
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3.8- The Day of the Tiles
26:22
The king's attempt to break the Parments in the summer of 1788 was was met by widespread resistence. |
Sep 08, 2014 |
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3.7- The Séance Royale
26:29
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Aug 31, 2014 |
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3.6- The Stately Quadrille
28:43
Round and round and round it goes... |
Aug 25, 2014 |
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3.5- The Assembly of Notables
25:43
King Louis called the Assembly of Notables in early 1787 to approve a major fincancial reform package. But intead of rubber stamping the initiatives, the Notables scrutinized every detail. |
Aug 17, 2014 |
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3.4- Necker and the Necklace
26:53
Just as the financial situation was about to explode the monarchy was hit by a public relations nightmare. |
Aug 10, 2014 |
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3.3- Resistance to Reform
27:18
As power passed from Louis XV to Louis XVI, royal ministers attempted to implement reforms, but were thewarted at every turn. |
Aug 03, 2014 |
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3.2-The Broken Regime
28:17
The Ancien Regime was a mess in desperate need of reform. |
Jul 20, 2014 |
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3.1- The Three Estates
27:12
The population of pre-Revolutionary France was divided into Three Estates: the Church, the Nobility and Everyone Else. |
Jul 14, 2014 |
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3.0 Revolutions Podcast Update
05:23
Tours. Episode Numbering. Money. Parlez-vous français? |
Jul 14, 2014 |
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2.15a- The Bill of Rights
03:44
Hang them on the wall of every classroom. |
May 25, 2014 |
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2.15- The Rising Sun
36:52
The ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights marks the end of the Revolutionary Era. |
May 25, 2014 |
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2.14- The Critical Period
29:38
Between the end of the War of Independence and the Constitutional Convention the new United States was plagued by problems. The Articles of Confederation were not up to solving them. |
May 18, 2014 |
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2.13- The Articles of Confederation
27:28
As the newly independent United States trasitioned from war to peace, it was tripped up by the ineffective Articles of Confederation. |
May 12, 2014 |
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2.12- Yorktown
27:11
Lord Cornwallis was trapped in Yorktown in October 1781. His surrender ended the American War of Independence. |
May 04, 2014 |
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2.11- Tarleton's Quarter
30:41
Despite the thrashing he gave Horatio Gates at the Battle of Camden, Lord Cornwallis found the Carolinas slipping out of his grasp. |
Apr 27, 2014 |
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2.10- Turning South
26:59
The Episode That Wouldn't Die. |
Apr 22, 2014 |
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2.9- Valley Forge
29:27
After Saratoga the French joined the war, the British changed strategies and Washington's army spent a miserable winter at Valley Forge. |
Apr 13, 2014 |
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2.8- Saratoga
31:09
Gentleman Johnny's Party Train ran into some trouble in 1777. |
Mar 30, 2014 |
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2.7- Crossing the Delaware
28:33
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 taking Philadelphia in 1777.
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Mar 24, 2014 |
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2.6a- Supplemental The Declaration of Independence
09:19
When in the course of human events... |
Mar 16, 2014 |
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2.6- Independence
30:53
The American colonies declared independence in July 1776. Then their armies got chased around New York. |
Mar 16, 2014 |
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2.5- The Guns of Ticonderoga
29:56
After the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, war between Britain and the colonies broke out. George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief and laid siege to Boston. |
Mar 09, 2014 |
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2.4- The Boston Tea Party
27:24
The Boston Tea Party led Parliament to pass the Intolerable Acts in 1774. The colonists were really super not amused. |
Mar 03, 2014 |
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2.3- The Townshend Acts
27:34
After the failure of the Stamp Act, Parliament passed a new series of taxes known as the Townshend Acts. The colonists were not amused. |
Feb 23, 2014 |
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2.2- The Stamp Act
29:16
After the French and Indian War, the British Ministry started levying new taxes on the colonies. The colonists were not amused. |
Feb 16, 2014 |
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2.1- The Thirteen Colonies
30:20
A brief tour of the Thirteen Colonies. |
Feb 10, 2014 |
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1.16- The Restoration
30:47
The English Monarchy was restored in 1660. |
Jan 12, 2014 |
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1.16a Supplemental- Sir Edward Hyde, First Earl of Clarendon
11:06
After serving in Parliament and the courts of both Charles I and Charles II, Edward Hyde wrote a massively influential history of the English Civil Wars. |
Jan 12, 2014 |
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1.15- The Good Old Cause
28:24
Oliver Cromwell died on September 3, 1658. His son and heir Richard was iunable to hold the Protectorate together. |
Jan 06, 2014 |
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1.14a Supplemental- The War on Christmas
08:42
After the Puritans came to power they tried to abolish Christmas. Seriously. |
Dec 25, 2013 |
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1.14- The Humble Petition and Advice
29:20
The dissolution of the First Protectorate Parliament led to the brief and unpopular Rule of the Major Generals. When the Second Protectorate Parliament was finally called they tried to make Oliver Cromwell king. |
Dec 22, 2013 |
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1.13- The Instrument of Government
25:27
The Instrument of Government was the first written constituion in English history. |
Dec 16, 2013 |
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1.12- In The Name of God Go
28:59
In 1653 Oliver Cromwell dissolved the Rump Parliament and then Barebone's Parliament dissolved itself. The Commonwealth was not getting off to a great start. |
Dec 09, 2013 |
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1.12b- Supplemental The Diggers
12:36
God wanted me to tell you that property is theft.
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Dec 02, 2013 |
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1.12a- Supplemental Freeborn John
11:35
For someone who was born free John Lilburne sure spent a lot of time in prison |
Dec 02, 2013 |
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1.11a- Tour Announcement 2
01:25
Reserve your spot for England/France June 2014 at www.historyworldtravel.com! |
Nov 24, 2013 |
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1.11- The Crowning Mercy
29:51
Charles II raised an army of Scots to help him claim the throne, but they were defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar and Worcester. |
Nov 24, 2013 |
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1.10- Regicide
27:42
After Pride's Purge, Charles I was executed by the Rump Parliament on January 30, 1649. Then Cromwell invaded Ireland. |
Nov 18, 2013 |
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1.9- The Man of Blood
29:48
As the New Model Army debated the merits of constitutional democracy, King Charles was scheming to put himself back on the throne.
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Nov 11, 2013 |
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1.8- Checkmate
25:21
After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations. |
Nov 04, 2013 |
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1.7a- Tour Announcement
02:05
New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com |
Oct 28, 2013 |
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1.7- The New Model Army
28:03
After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645. |
Oct 28, 2013 |
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1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant
27:21
In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor. |
Oct 21, 2013 |
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1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads
26:32
After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor. |
Oct 13, 2013 |
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1.5a- Supplemental- The Armies
12:55
A brief description of the soldiers who fought in the English Civil Wars. |
Oct 13, 2013 |
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1.4- The Long Parliament
25:57
The Long Parliament convened in November 1640. Tensions ran high as Parliamentary leaders tried to assert control over the State. |
Oct 07, 2013 |
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1.3- The Bishops' Wars
26:35
The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament. |
Sep 30, 2013 |
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1.2- Personal Rule
23:50
In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects. |
Sep 23, 2013 |
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1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart
24:18
In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot. |
Sep 15, 2013 |
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0.0- Introduction
09:51
Welcome to Revolutions. |
Sep 15, 2013 |
