
Revolutions
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S7 Ep 317.27- The Flight of the Pope
In November 1848, the Pope took flight.
S7 Ep 307.26- The Battle For Vienna
After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.
S7 Ep 297.25- The Parliament of Professors
The Frankfurt Parliament is the symbol of the liberal German Revolution of 1848. That's not a compliment.
S7 Ep 287.24- The Turn of The Tide
In the summer of 1848, the forces of counter-revolution began to get the upper hand in central Europe.
S7 Ep 277.23- The First War of Italian Independence
On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.
S7 Ep 267.22- The April Laws
In April 1848, the Hungarians won the right to national self-government. But what about the other nations of the Kingdom of Hungary?
S7 Ep 257.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down
The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.
S7 Ep 247.20- Where Do You Draw The Line?
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/stormbeforethestorm
S7 Ep 237.19- The June Days
In June 1848, France discovered class conflict. Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Subscribe to Hardcore History Addendum
S7 Ep 227.18- Democracy In Action
The Provisional Government of France wanted a political revolution NOT a social revolution. Direct Link: Give a Gift Get A Gift: www.hachettebookgroup.com/stormbeforethestorm Tour! 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage, 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books, 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing
S7 Ep 217.17- The Five Days of Milan
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
S7 Ep 207.16- We Crawled On Our Stomachs
The fall of the July Monarchy set off a chain reaction throughout Germany that climaxed with intense fighting in Berlin.
S7 Ep 197.15- Slaves No More
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.
S7 Ep 187.14- The Fall of Metternich
On March 13, 1848, Metternich fell. We did it! New York Times Bestseller List http://thestormbeforethestorm.com
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S7 Ep 16The Calm Before the Storm Before the Storm
The Storm Before the Storm is finally here! http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/ Find me on tour: http://thestormbeforethestorm.com/tour/ 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, 7:00 PM In Conversation with Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble -- Rittenhouse Square, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing but living out a childhood fantasy 11/4/17 MADISON, WI Wisconsin Book Festival: Wisconsin Historical Society, 10:30 AM Reading + Signing 11/9/17 MILWAUKEE, WI Boswell Books, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/16/17 CHICAGO, IL Barnes & Noble -- Skokie Old Orchard, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 11/17/17 CHICAGO, IL Seminary Co-Op, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/4/17 LOS ANGELES, CA Barnes & Noble -- The Grove, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/5/17 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Book Passage, 6:00 PM Reading + Signing 12/6/17 PORTLAND, OR Powell's Books, 7:30 PM Back where it all began 12/7/17 SEATTLE, WA Elliott Bay Book Company, Time TBD Reading + Signing
S7 Ep 157.13- The Spectre of The French Revolution
There is a spectre haunting Europe.... 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 Ep 147.12- The Provisional Government
In 1848 there would be no replacing one Bourbon with another. 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 1:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 Ep 137.11- The Last King of the French
In February 1848 the National Guard had finally had enough of the July Monarchy Book Tour! 10/24/17 BOSTON, MA Harvard Book Store, 7:00 PM Book launch! 10/25/17 NEW YORK, NY Book Culture, Time TBD In Conversation w/ Jared Yates Sexton 10/26/17 BROOKLYN, NY Powerhouse Arena, 7:00 PM Reading + Signing 10/27/17 PHILADELPHIA, PA Barnes & Noble Rittenhouse Square, Time TBD Reading + Signing 10/28/17 WASHINGTON DC, DC Politics & Prose, 2:00 PM Oh nothing, just living out a childhood fantasy
S7 Ep 127.10- The Banquets
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! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 Ep 117.09- The Pope and the King
The Revolutions of 1848 began in Italy Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 Ep 107.08- The Political Question
Do you want a constitution? Well, too bad. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 Ep 97.07- The Hungry Forties
The mid-1840s were a rotten time. Tides of History Interview History Fangirl Interview Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 Ep 87.06- The Kingdom of Hungary
1000 years of Hungarian history in 38 minutes. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million Indigo
S7 Ep 77.05- Risorgimento
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million
S7 Ep 67.05- Risorgimento
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million
S7 Ep 57.04- The Austrian Empire
It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S7 Ep 47.03- The German Confederation
The long road to Germany has begun.

S7 Ep 3The Storm Before The Storm: Chapter 1- The Beasts of Italy
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! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million Or visit us at: revolutionspodcast.com thehistoryofrome.com
S7 Ep 27.02- Order and Liberty
The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S7 Ep 17.01- The Volcano
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
S6 Ep 126.08e- The June Rebellion
In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song.
S6 Ep 116.08d- The Carbonari
In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
S6 Ep 106.08c- Metternich
After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian Foreign Minister Metternich attempted to orchestrate a new conservative order in Europe. Sponsor: Bombfell.com/revolutions.
S6 Ep 96.08b- The Belgian Revolution
In 1830, the Belgians said we don't want to be a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands anymore.
S6 Ep 86.8a- The Fait Accompli of 1830
What the heck did the rest of France think about the July Revolution? Sponsor Link: Audible.com/revolutions
S6 Ep 76.07- The Last King of France
King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight.
S6 Ep 66.06- The Duc d'Orleans
Time to get this piece on the board.
S6 Ep 56.05- The Barricades
On Wed July 28, 1830 the people of Paris proved that piles of rubble were the key to urban revolution.
S6 Ep 46.04- Stop The Presses
On Monday July 26, 1830 the Four Ordinances were published. On Tuesday July 27 the July Revolution began.
S6 Ep 36.03- Help Yourself And Heaven Will Help You
In early 1830 King Charles X tried to beat back the liberal opposition. Instead they came back stronger than ever.
S6 Ep 26.02- Charles The Simple
After ascending to the throne in 1824 Charles X wanted to impose his ultra-royalism on France, but his annoying subjects kept resisting.
S6 Ep 16.01- The Chain of Time
After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored.
S5 Ep 305.27- The Labyrinth
In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.
S5 Ep 295.26- Out the Window
On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window.
S5 Ep 285.25- The Tangled Swords
At the end of 1826 Simon Bolivar returned to Colombia to deal with the revolt of Jose Antonio Paez.
S5 Ep 275.24- The Republic of Bolivar
In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia.
S5 Ep 265.23- Ayacucho
Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle.
S5 Ep 255.22- The Guayaquil Conference
Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822
S5 Ep 245.21- The Third Sister
In 1822, Antonio Jose Sucre and Simon Bolivar liberated Quito and made Gran Colombia whole. Sponsor Link: Harrys Razors