Napoleonic Era

10 stories

One man tries to rewrite Europe. Spoiler: it doesn't end well.

A short Corsican gunner artillery officer climbs from nothing to Emperor of France in ten years. Then conquers most of Europe to celebrate.

Napoleon Crowns Himself

At his own coronation, Napoleon takes the crown out of the Pope's hands and puts it on his own head. The Pope is just there for decoration.

The Battle of Trafalgar

Admiral Nelson destroys the combined French and Spanish fleet, saving Britain from invasion. He gets shot dead in the moment of victory.

The Battle of Austerlitz

Three emperors, one battlefield. Napoleon lures Russia and Austria onto frozen lakes, blows up the ice with cannons, and wins his masterpiece.

Napoleon Invades Russia

He marches in with 600,000 men. The Russians burn everything as they retreat. Six months later 100,000 frozen survivors stagger out.

The Battle of Waterloo

Back from exile, Napoleon rolls the dice one last time. Wellington and the Prussians end his career on a muddy Belgian field in a single afternoon.

Napoleon at St. Helena

Britain dumps Napoleon on a tiny rock in the South Atlantic. He spends six years complaining about the weather and dies of stomach cancer (or arsenic).

The War of 1812

The British invade Washington and burn down the White House. Andrew Jackson wins New Orleans two weeks after the war is technically over.

Simón Bolívar Liberates Latin America

One man crosses the Andes, leads armies for 16 years, and frees six countries from Spanish rule. Then dies disillusioned and broke.

The Monroe Doctrine

The young United States tells Europe to stay out of the entire Western Hemisphere. Bold for a country that can barely defend its own coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stories does the Napoleonic Era era include?

History Tea covers 10 stories from Napoleonic Era, including Napoleon's Rise, Napoleon Crowns Himself, The Battle of Trafalgar, The Battle of Austerlitz and 6 more. Each one is retold as immersive audio narration.

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One man tries to rewrite Europe. Spoiler: it doesn't end well. History Tea retells each Napoleonic Era story as modern, immersive audio you can listen to anywhere.

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