Episodes

  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 5

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 5
    Sep 24 2026
    In which the French and Allied armies engage in a peculiar and indecisive cannonade near the windmill of Valmy, marked by halted Prussian advances and the confusion of battle. This unexpected resistance infuses new morale into the French troops and, coupled with growing illness and delay among the Allies, culminates in a cautious and unmolested retreat, foiling hopes of a swift resolution.
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    10 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 3

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 3
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the unfolding Revolution in France is shown to be as much a civil war as a political upheaval, with a populace quick to organise and accustomed to the presence of arms, creating a distinctly military nation even before the onset of foreign conflict. The flight of the King in 1791 sharply alters European perceptions, fostering the first real mobilisation of foreign powers and setting the stage for open warfare, while the initial months of battle reveal the weaknesses and panics besetting the revolutionary forces.
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    12 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 1

    The French Revolution Chapter V - the Military Aspect of the Revolution Part 1
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the narrative turns to the military affairs of the Revolution, pondering the curious interplay of reason, chance, and fervour that led to its success upon the battlefield. It reminds us that victories in war are seldom inevitable, and that the fortunes of armies are as tightly woven into the fabric of a nation’s life as the events that stir its heart and mind.
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    13 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter V - The Military Aspect of the Revolution

    The French Revolution Chapter V - The Military Aspect of the Revolution
    Sep 21 2026
    In which the intricate military successes of the French Revolution are examined, revealing how its armies alone ensured the spread and firm establishment of revolutionary principles across Europe. It is shown that despite eventual military misfortunes, these campaigns achieved a political triumph comparable to the greatest conquests of history.
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    11 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - VI Part 2

    The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - VI Part 2
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the figure of Robespierre emerges as the singular, steadfast voice of revolutionary conviction amidst the turbulent theatre of war and insurrection that threatened the new French Republic. His unyielding faith and public prominence contrast sharply with the practical demands of military leadership, even as the Committee of Public Safety enforces order through extraordinary measures and a relentless martial discipline known as the Terror.
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    11 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - IV Part 2

    The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - IV Part 2
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the French army stands frail and divided against the looming advance of foreign monarchs, their scattered forces ill-prepared and beset by internal strife that mirrors the turbulence in the heart of Paris. The fervour of patriotism swells amidst these precarious days, as recent events at the palace and the stirring march of provincial volunteers ignite a new and decisive chapter in the unfolding Revolution.
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    9 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - IV Part 1

    The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - IV Part 1
    Sep 18 2026
    In which the solemn and ancient monarchy of France, shaken by a reckless attempt to flee and the consequent loss of trust, finds itself caught in the gathering storm between old loyalties and revolutionary ideals. Observing the fervent debates of the Girondins and the Mountain, and the fevered ambitions of nearby monarchies, the fragile kingdom braces for a war that promises to reshape the very soul of the nation.
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    9 mins
  • The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - I

    The French Revolution Chapter IV - the Phases of the Revolution - I
    Sep 17 2026
    In which the National Assembly asserts its authority against royal commands, marking a profound shift in France’s constitutional order and revealing the deep divisions within the armed forces and municipalities. The narrative then gracefully depicts the rising fervour of Paris, culminating in the dramatic seizure of the Bastille, where the indomitable spirit of the people asserts itself amidst the fraught military and political tensions of the time.
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    15 mins