The Napoleonic Wars: How Europe Was Rewritten — Fexingo History

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  The Congress of Vienna: How Europe Drew Its Borders 04.10.2026 10Min.

  In this episode, we explore the Congress of Vienna in 1815, where Klemens von Metternich and Tsar Alexander I redrew the map of Europe after Napoleon. We look at how the great powers balanced power to prevent future wars, creating the Concert of Europe. You will hear about the Treaty of Paris, the Deutscher Bund, and the controversial restoration of monarchs like Louis XVIII. This conversation covers the diplomatic maneuvering that shaped modern international relations, including the roles of Talleyrand and the suppression of revolutionary ideals. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack the complex negotiations that ended a century of conflict and established a new order that lasted for decades. #CongressOfVienna #KlemensVonMetternich #NapoleonicWars #Talleyrand #TsarAlexanderI #ConcertOfEurope #EuropeanHistory #Diplomacy #19thCentury #TreatyOfParis #DeutscherBund #LouisXVIII #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #PoliticalScience #RestorationEra #InternationalRelations #MapRedrawing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The Spanish Ulcer: Guerrilla Warfare in the Peninsular War 03.10.2026 10Min.

  While Napoleon’s Grande Armée dominated the battlefields of Europe, a different kind of war was consuming his empire in the Iberian Peninsula. This episode explores the Spanish Ulcer—the relentless guerrilla conflict that drained French resources and morale from 1808 to 1814. We examine how irregular forces, led by figures like Juan Martín Díez known as El Empecinado, used hit-and-run tactics to harass supply lines and isolate French garrisons. Unlike traditional European warfare governed by codes of conduct, this struggle blurred the lines between soldier and civilian, creating a brutal cycle of retaliation that terrified both sides. We look at the strategic failures of Joseph Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington’s logistical nightmares, and the psychological toll on Marshal Murat’s troops. By dissecting specific engagements and the political chaos of the time, we reveal how this forgotten front became a decisive factor in Napoleon’s ultimate downfall. #PeninsularWar #SpanishGuerrilla #NapoleonicWars #JuanMartinDiez #ElEmpecinado #DukeOfWellington #JosephBonaparte #MarshalMurat #GuerrillaWarfare #IberianPeninsula #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #EuropeanHistory #19thCentury #AsymmetricWarfare #FrenchEmpire #BritishArmy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Marshal Ney: The Brave But Tragic Soldier 02.10.2026 6Min.

  This episode explores the life and legacy of Michel Ney, known as the Bravest of the Brave. We trace his journey from a common artillery officer to Napoleon’s most trusted Marshal, highlighting his pivotal role in the Battle of Waterloo. Lucas and Luna discuss Ney’s complex character, his decisive actions at key moments like the defense of Mont-Saint-Jean, and the tragic irony of his execution by the restored Bourbon monarchy. Through detailed accounts of military tactics and personal anecdotes, listeners will understand how Ney’s bravery often outpaced his political judgment, leading to one of history’s most poignant endings. #MichelNey #MarshalNey #BattleOfWaterloo #NapoleonicWars #BravestOfTheBrave #GrandeArmée #OldGuard #BourbonRestoration #FrenchHistory #MilitaryHistory #Waterloo1815 #NapoleonBonaparte #DukeOfElchingen #HeroOfHeroes #EuropeanHistory #19thCentury #WarAndPeace #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Military Police and the Art of Control 01.10.2026 13Min.

  While earlier episodes have traced Napoleon’s diplomatic maneuvers at Vienna and his legal reforms through the Code Civil, this episode uncovers the coercive machinery that held his empire together when treaties failed. We explore the creation and operation of the Gendarmerie, a military police force established in 1798 that served as the Emperor’s eyes and ears across conquered Europe. Lucas details how figures like General gendarmes were deployed not just to hunt bandits, but to enforce conscription quotas, monitor dissent, and ensure the loyalty of local populations under the shadow of the Grande Armée. Luna probes the human cost of this surveillance state, asking about the daily reality for citizens living under such constant scrutiny. Together, they examine specific incidents of resistance in Poland and Spain, illustrating how the very institution designed to stabilize Napoleon’s rule often became a catalyst for deeper resentment. This narrative moves beyond the battlefield to reveal how power was maintained in the quiet villages and bustling towns of early nineteenth-century Europe, offering a fresh perspective on the mechanisms of imperial control. #Gendarmerie #NapoleonicWars #FrenchEmpire #MilitaryPolice #Conscription #EuropeanHistory #NapoleonBonaparte #SurveillanceState #19thCentury #LawAndOrder #ImperialControl #PolishCampaign #SpanishGuerrilla #HistoricalAnalysis #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #EuropeRewritten #NapoleonicEra Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Forgotten General: The Battle of Austerlitz 30.09.2026 12Min.

  While Waterloo gets the spotlight, the Battle of Austerlitz remains Napoleon’s tactical masterpiece and the moment he shattered the Third Coalition. This episode explores the fog-covered plains of Moravia in December 1805, where a outnumbered French army turned a strategic retreat into a decisive victory over Russian and Austrian forces. We follow Marshal Murat’s cavalry charges, the collapse of the Pratzen Heights, and the precise moments Tsar Alexander I and Emperor Francis II lost control of their armies. Through the eyes of the French infantry and the confused command structures of their enemies, we reconstruct how one afternoon of brutal weather and bold maneuvering redrew the map of Europe. Listeners will discover why this engagement is still taught at military academies worldwide, examining the specific troop movements, the role of the sun in blinding enemy observers, and the immediate political fallout that led to the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire. #Austerlitz #BattleOfTheThreeEmperors #NapoleonBonaparte #MarshalMurat #TsarAlexanderI #Kutuzov #PratzenHeights #ThirdCoalition #HolyRomanEmpire #TacticalGenius #FrenchArmy #RussianEmpire #AustrianArmy #MilitaryHistory #19thCenturyEurope #WarfareStrategy #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon’s Spy Network: Fouché’s Cabinet Noir 29.09.2026 6Min.

  While Waterloo and the Continental System dominate historical memory, Napoleon’s grip on Europe was secured long before his armies marched. This episode pulls back the curtain on Joseph Fouché, the Minister of Police who built a surveillance state so pervasive it terrified even the Emperor himself. We explore the mechanics of the Cabinet Noir, France’s secret mail-interception office, where ciphers were broken and diplomats’ private letters became intelligence assets. From the labyrinthine archives of the Quai d'Orsay to the shadowy informants lining the streets of Vienna and Berlin, we examine how information warfare reshaped early nineteenth-century diplomacy. Discover how Fouché used intercepted correspondence to manipulate Tsar Alexander I, isolate enemies, and keep Napoleon informed of every whisper in foreign courts. This is not just about spies; it is about the birth of modern political intelligence and the terrifying efficiency of a man who claimed to serve only order. #JosephFouché #CabinetNoir #NapoleonicWars #IntelligenceHistory #SpiesOfEurope #19thCenturyHistory #FrenchRevolution #DiplomaticHistory #SurveillanceState #Talleyrand #TsarAlexanderI #MailInterception #Cryptanalysis #QuaiDOrsay #Metternich #PoliticalEspionage #NapoleonBonaparte #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Secret War on Spain 28.09.2026 10Min.

  While the Napoleonic Code and the Congress of Vienna reshaped Europe’s legal and political maps, the Peninsular War was a different kind of rewriting—one written in blood and guerrilla tactics. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Napoleon’s invasion of Spain in 1807 triggered a devastating insurgency that bled the Grande Armée dry. We look at the brutal suppression of Zaragoza, the rise of irregular warfare under generals like Juan Martín Díez, and the diplomatic blunder of placing Joseph Bonaparte on the Spanish throne. This conflict, known to the French as 'the ulcer,' forced Britain to commit resources through the Duke of Wellington and fundamentally altered the course of the Napoleonic Wars. It is a story of imperial overreach, civilian resistance, and the limits of military power against a determined population. #PeninsularWar #NapoleonicWars #SpanishInsurgency #JosephBonaparte #DukeOfWellington #GuerrillaWarfare #ZaragozaSiege #JuanMartinDiez #FrenchEmpire #BritishArmy #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #EuropeanHistory #MilitaryHistory #19thCentury #ImperialOverreach #JosefinaDeBorbon #Partidas Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Shadow: The Secret Police and the Cabinet Noir 27.09.2026 9Min.

  While we have covered Napoleon’s legal codes, his military campaigns, and even his secret library, we rarely discuss the machinery of fear that kept his empire running. This episode explores Joseph Fouché, the Minister of Police, and his infamous Cabinet noir — a letter-opening operation that read the private correspondence of European aristocrats, diplomats, and citizens alike. We trace how this network of informants and cipher-breakers created a climate of surveillance that extended far beyond Paris, influencing everything from diplomatic negotiations to personal reputations. Through the lens of Fouché’s rise from a revolutionary priest to Napoleon’s indispensable spymaster, we examine the tension between security and liberty in early nineteenth-century Europe. #JosephFouché #CabinetNoir #NapoleonicWars #SecretPolice #FrenchHistory #Espionage #LetterOpening #MinisterOfPolice #Talleyrand #Metternich #SurveillanceState #19thCenturyEurope #PoliticalIntrigue #CipherBreaking #BourbonRestoration #NapoleonBonaparte #IntelligenceNetwork #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The Spanish Ulcer: Napoleon's Fatal Miscalculation 26.09.2026 7Min.

  While we have explored the Continental System and the diplomatic maneuvering of Vienna, few conflicts bled Europe dry like the Peninsular War. This episode examines how Napoleon’s invasion of Spain in 1807 created a 'Spanish Ulcer' that drained French resources for six years. We trace the rise of the guerrilla fighters who turned every village into a battlefield, forcing the Grande Armée to stretch its supply lines across hostile terrain. Lucas and Luna discuss the pivotal role of General Junot, the brutal suppression at Saragossa, and the emergence of Wellington as a master of attrition. By focusing on the civilian resistance and the logistical nightmare of occupying a nation that refused to submit, we reveal why this campaign became the first major crack in Napoleon’s imperial armor. #Napoleon #PeninsularWar #SpainHistory #GuerrillaWarfare #Wellington #Junot #Saragossa #FrenchGrandeArmee #EuropeanHistory #19thCenturyWars #MilitaryStrategy #SpanishResistance #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #WaterlooPrecursors #NapoleonicEra #Lusitania #GuerillaTactics #BritishEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Last Stand: The Hundred Days and Waterloo 25.09.2026 6Min.

  After his exile to Elba, Napoleon Bonaparte didn't just fade away; he staged the most audacious political comeback in European history. This episode traces the dramatic 'Hundred Days' from his escape in February 1815 to his final defeat at Waterloo in June 1815. We explore how he slipped past British naval blockades with barely a hundred men, marched into Paris while royalists fled, and reassembled a battered army against the combined forces of Wellington and Blücher. Beyond the battlefield tactics, we look at the political chaos that allowed him to return, the desperate mobilization of the Seventh Coalition, and the tragic miscalculations that defined his last hours. From the foggy fields of Belgium to the quiet humiliation of Saint Helena, this is the story of an emperor who refused to accept the map redrawn by the Congress of Vienna. #NapoleonBonaparte #Waterloo #HundredDays #DukeOfWellington #GebhardLeberechtvonBlücher #BattleOfWaterloo #ElbaExile #SeventhCoalition #OldGuard #SaintHelena #NapoleonicWars #EuropeanHistory #MilitaryStrategy #Plancenolet #MarshalNey #Grouchy #Caulaincourt #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The Night Napoleon Changed the Map 24.09.2026 6Min.

  While Waterloo and the Russian retreat dominate popular memory, the true geopolitical transformation of Europe occurred in a quiet ballroom in Vienna during the winter of 1814 and 1815. This episode explores the Congress of Vienna, where Klemens von Metternich, Tsar Alexander I, and Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord redrew the continent’s borders not through battle, but through intricate diplomatic negotiation. We examine how these leaders dismantled Napoleon’s empire while simultaneously attempting to restore the old order, often at the expense of emerging national identities. The conversation delves into the concept of legitimacy, the balance of power, and the specific territorial adjustments that created the German Confederation and reshaped Italy. You will hear about the secret treaties, the social whirlwind of Viennese society, and how the decisions made in those months established a framework for European peace that would largely hold until 1914. This is a story of paper and protocol rather than swords and cannons, revealing how the architecture of modern Europe was built on compromise and realpolitik. #CongressOfVienna #KlemensVonMetternich #NapoleonicWars #Talleyrand #TsarAlexanderI #EuropeanHistory #Diplomacy #BalanceOfPower #Legitimacy #GermanConfederation #19thCenturyEurope #Realpolitik #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #HabsburgMonarchy #Prussia #Austria #PostWarEurope Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Lost Library: The Books He Stole 23.09.2026 5Min.

  In this episode of the Fexingo History podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known aspect of Napoleon Bonaparte’s campaigns: his systematic theft of cultural treasures. While military strategy and political maneuvering have been extensively covered in previous episodes, this discussion focuses on the logistics of looting art and literature during the Napoleonic Wars. We examine how General Junot’s forces entered Lisbon and removed volumes from the Bibliotheca Marina, including works by Dante Alighieri and Francesco Petrarca. The conversation also touches upon the role of Antonio Canova in negotiating the return of these items after the Treaty of Fontainebleau. Listeners will discover the extent to which Napoleon viewed himself as a curator of civilization, using conquest to assemble libraries that rivaled those of ancient empires. This narrative sheds light on the complex relationship between power, culture, and ownership in early 19th-century Europe. #NapoleonBonaparte #NapoleonicWars #CulturalLooting #BibliothecaMarina #GeneralJunot #AntonioCanova #DanteAlighieri #FrancescoPetrarca #TreatyOfFontainebleau #EuropeanHistory #ArtHistory #LibraryScience #WarAndCulture #FrenchEmpire #PortugueseHistory #ItalianRenaissance #HistoricalConservation #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Talleyrand's Survival: The Diplomat Who Outlasted Napoleon 22.09.2026 8Min.

  While the battles of Austerlitz and Waterloo dominate our previous episodes, the true engine of European diplomacy during the Napoleonic Wars was Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. In this episode, we explore how Talleyrand navigated the treacherous waters between revolution, empire, and restoration. We look at his pivotal role at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, where he managed to keep France as a major power despite being the defeated party. We also examine his early career, including his time as Bishop of Autun and his controversial relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte. From the Treaty of Campo Formio to his exile after the Hundred Days, Talleyrand’s life offers a masterclass in political survival and realpolitik. Join us as we dissect the man who famously said, 'Tell them I have told them all,' and discover how one diplomat reshaped the map of Europe not with swords, but with ink and cunning. #CharlesMaurideTalleyrand #NapoleonicWars #CongressOfVienna #FrenchDiplomacy #Realpolitik #Talleyrand #EuropeanHistory #NapoleonBonaparte #Metternich #TsarAlexanderI #KlemensVonMetternich #TreatyOfCampoFormio #BishopOfAutun #HundredDays #RestorationFrance #DiplomaticHistory #19thCenturyEurope #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The White Cliffs of Dover: Britain's Coastal Defense 21.09.2026 8Min.

  While Napoleon’s armies marched across the continent and his fleets battled in distant waters, a different kind of war was being waged along the coast of southern England. This episode explores the massive engineering project known as the Martello towers, a chain of small, fortified gun emplacements built to deter invasion during the height of the Napoleonic Wars. We examine how these structures were inspired by a single tower at Mortella Point in Corsica, and why they became the backbone of Britain’s coastal defense strategy. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic logic behind the towers, their architectural design, and the key figures involved, including Sir Samuel Bentham and General William Twiss. You will learn about the specific locations chosen for these fortifications, from Dungeness to Deal, and the technological limitations that eventually made them obsolete. The conversation also touches on the human cost of construction, the role of local militias, and the psychological impact of these structures on both the British public and Napoleon’s planners. By the end of this episode, you will understand not just what the Martello towers were, but why they represented a critical, often overlooked pillar of British national security in the early nineteenth century. #NapoleonicWars #MartelloTowers #BritishCoastalDefense #MortellaPoint #SamuelBentham #WilliamTwiss #Dungeness #DealKent #Corsica #InvasionThreat #19thCenturyHistory #MilitaryArchitecture #Fortifications #RoyalNavy #WarOfTheCoalitions #DefensiveStrategy #EngineeringHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Last Stand: Waterloo and the End of an Era 20.09.2026 6Min.

  While previous episodes have explored Napoleon’s legal reforms, his civil code, and the grand diplomacy of the Congress of Vienna, this episode zooms in on the final, decisive moment that ended it all. We travel to the rolling hills of Belgium in June 1815 to examine the Battle of Waterloo. Lucas and Luna dissect the tactical errors made by Marshal Ney, the critical delay of the Prussian forces under Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, and the exhaustion of the French Old Guard. This is not just a recounting of troop movements, but a deep dive into how one afternoon shattered the Napoleonic Empire and redrew the map of Europe for the next century. We look at the specific commanders involved, from the Duke of Wellington to Grouchy, and discuss why this battle remains the definitive end of the revolutionary wars. #Waterloo #NapoleonBonaparte #DukeOfWellington #GebhardLeberechtvonBlücher #MarshalNey #BattleOfWaterloo #OldGuard #HundredDays #ExileToSaintHelena #CoalitionForces #FrenchArmy #PrussianArmy #BritishArmy #BelgiumHistory #19thCenturyEurope #MilitaryStrategy #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The Continental System: Napoleon's Economic War 19.09.2026 6Min.

  While the Grande Armée marched across Europe, Napoleon waged a quieter, equally devastating campaign against Great Britain using nothing but paper and tariffs. This episode explores the Continental System, Napoleon’s attempt to strangle the British economy by closing European ports to British goods. We trace the origins of this policy from the Berlin Decree of 1806 through the Milan Decrees that expanded its reach into the Mediterranean. You will hear about the complex diplomatic maneuvering required to force reluctant allies like Russia and Sweden into compliance, and the unintended consequences that rippled through global trade. The story reveals how economic warfare can be as destructive as military conflict, leading to smuggling networks in Hamburg and Lisbon, shortages in Paris, and growing resentment among Napoleon’s own marshals. Discover why this economic blockade ultimately failed to break British resolve while simultaneously undermining French industry and alienating key European powers, setting the stage for the War of the Sixth Coalition. #ContinentalSystem #NapoleonicWars #BerlinDecree #MilanDecrees #EconomicWarfare #BritishEmpire #FranceHistory #NapoleonBonaparte #TradeBlockade #EuropeanHistory #19thCentury #GlobalTrade #Smuggling #Metternich #Talleyrand #Prussia #RussiaHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  The Pen That Beat Swords: The Napoleonic Code 18.09.2026 9Min.

  While the Grande Armée marched across Europe, a quieter revolution was taking place in Parisian libraries. This episode explores how Napoleon Bonaparte consolidated the legal reforms of the French Revolution into the Code civil des Français, or Civil Code, of 1804. We examine the drafting process led by jurists like Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès and how this single document replaced centuries of fragmented feudal laws with a unified system emphasizing equality before the law and property rights. Beyond the courtroom, we look at the immediate impact on European societies, from the Rhineland to Poland, and the complex legacy it left behind regarding women's rights and colonial slavery. Discover how a book proved more enduring than a battlefield victory. #NapoleonicCode #CivilCodeOf1804 #CodeCivilDesFrancais #NapoleonBonaparte #FrenchRevolution #JeanJacquesRegisDeCambaceres #LegalHistory #EuropeanLaw #PropertyRights #EqualityBeforeTheLaw #AncienRegime #NoblesseDeGloire #Metternich #Talleyrand #ContinentalSystem #CongressOfVienna #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Civil Code: Rewriting European Law 17.09.2026 7Min.

  While the Napoleonic Wars reshaped Europe’s borders, it was the Code civil des Français that permanently altered its legal soul. In this episode, we trace how Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès, the Second Consul, transformed centuries of feudal chaos into a unified system of justice. We explore the drafting process in 1804, the fierce debates over women's rights and property ownership, and how Napoleon’s personal impatience drove the code’s concise, brutal clarity. From the abolition of feudal privileges to the establishment of equality before the law, we examine how this single document dismantled the Ancien Régime across France and eventually spread its influence to Italy, the Netherlands, and parts of Germany. This is not just about legal history; it is about how one man’s vision for order replaced the arbitrary whims of kings with a predictable framework that still underpins modern civil law. #Napoleon #CodeCivil #FrenchHistory #LegalHistory #Cambacéres #AncienRégime #EuropeanLaw #19thCentury #RevolutionaryFrance #JusticeSystem #Feudalism #PropertyRights #CivilLaw #ConstitutionalHistory #Talleyrand #Metternich #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #Humanities Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Lost Library: The Books He Stole 16.09.2026 8Min.

  While Napoleon is remembered for his battles and legal codes, his campaign against European culture remains one of history’s most systematic acts of looting. This episode explores the Bibliotheca Marina in Venice, where French soldiers seized thousands of manuscripts, including rare copies of Dante and Petrarch. We trace how General Junot and his troops dismantled the city’s literary heritage, sending crates of books back to Paris under the guise of preserving them for the public. The story follows these texts through the chaotic aftermath of Waterloo, their eventual return to Italy decades later, and the complex diplomatic negotiations that followed. We also look at the lesser-known figures like Antonio Canova, who worked tirelessly to recover Italian art, and the personal diaries of French officers who documented their fascination with Venetian libraries. By examining the specific inventory lists and shipping records, we uncover the sheer scale of this cultural extraction and its lasting impact on European identity. #Napoleon #Venice #BibliothecaMarina #CulturalLooting #ItalianHistory #FrenchEmpire #Manuscripts #GeneralJunot #AntonioCanova #Waterloo #DanteAlighieri #Petrarch #LibraryHistory #EuropeanCulture #19thCentury #ArtRecovery #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast #BookLovers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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  Napoleon's Civil Code: How One Lawbook Shaped Modern Europe 15.09.2026 5Min.

  Before the battles of Austerlitz or the retreat from Moscow, Napoleon rewrote the legal foundations of France with the Code civil des Français in 1804. This episode explores how this single document dismantled the feudal privileges of the Ancien Régime and replaced them with a unified system of property rights, secular marriage, and merit-based careers that still governs much of the Western world today. We examine the intricate drafting process led by Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès, the fierce political resistance from traditionalists who saw it as an attack on religion and family structure, and its rapid export across conquered territories like Belgium, Italy, and the Rhineland. You will hear about the specific clauses that granted equality before the law while simultaneously restricting women’s rights, the role of the Tribunal de cassation in interpreting these new statutes, and why European conservatives feared this legal standardization more than French bayonets. Join Lucas and Luna as they trace the journey of a text that changed not just who ruled Europe, but how Europeans understood their own lives under the law. #NapoleonBonaparte #CodeCivilDesFrançais #LegalHistory #FrenchRevolution #JeanJacquesRegisDeCambaceres #AncienRegime #EuropeanLaw #Meritocracy #SecularMarriage #PropertyRights #TribunalDeCassation #ContinentalSystem #NapoleonicWars #HistoryPodcast #FexingoHistory #19thCenturyEurope #CivilLaw #WomenInHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo