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S7 Ep 317.27- The Flight of the Pope

In November 1848, the Pope took flight.

Feb 19, 201840 min

S7 Ep 307.26- The Battle For Vienna

After the Emperor declared war on Hungary, Vienna launched an uprising in October 1848.

Feb 12, 201837 min

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.

Feb 5, 201838 min

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.

Jan 31, 201834 min

S7 Ep 277.23- The First War of Italian Independence

On March 23, 1848 the Kingdom of Piedmont declared war on Austria.

Jan 22, 201839 min

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?

Jan 14, 201831 min

S7 Ep 257.21- Cracking Down and Backing Down

The Austrian Imperial Ministry had a habit of cracking down, but then backing down.

Jan 8, 201841 min

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

Dec 25, 201741 min

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

Dec 18, 201737 min

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

Dec 4, 201740 min

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

Nov 26, 201740 min

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.

Nov 20, 201735 min

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.

Nov 15, 201735 min

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

Nov 6, 201737 min

S7 Ep 17Politics & Prose Oct 28: The Storm Before the Storm Book Event

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Oct 30, 20171h 3m

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

Oct 23, 20178 min

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

Oct 16, 201728 min

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

Oct 9, 201734 min

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

Oct 2, 201738 min

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

Sep 25, 201737 min

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

Sep 18, 201737 min

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

Sep 4, 201745 min

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

Aug 27, 201730 min

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

Aug 23, 201738 min

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

Aug 13, 201735 min

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

Aug 13, 201735 min

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

Aug 7, 201741 min

S7 Ep 47.03- The German Confederation

The long road to Germany has begun.

Jul 31, 201730 min

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

Jul 27, 201755 min

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

Jul 24, 201739 min

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

Jul 17, 201738 min

S6 Ep 126.08e- The June Rebellion

In June 1832 a bunch of radical republicans spontaneously broke out in song.

May 29, 201732 min

S6 Ep 116.08d- The Carbonari

In 1820 the Good Cousins staged a revolution in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

May 22, 201739 min

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.

May 15, 201732 min

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.

May 8, 201734 min

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

Apr 30, 201732 min

S6 Ep 76.07- The Last King of France

King Charles X should have never signed the Four Ordinances. You know. In hindsight.

Apr 24, 201746 min

S6 Ep 66.06- The Duc d'Orleans

Time to get this piece on the board.

Apr 17, 201722 min

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.

Apr 10, 201737 min

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.

Apr 2, 201737 min

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.

Mar 26, 201739 min

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.

Mar 20, 201733 min

S6 Ep 16.01- The Chain of Time

After the fall of Napoleon, the Bourbon monarchy was restored.

Mar 13, 201744 min

S5 Ep 305.27- The Labyrinth

In 1830, both Simon Bolivar and Gran Colombia died.

Feb 13, 201742 min

S5 Ep 295.26- Out the Window

On Sept 25, 1828 Simón Bolívar went out the window.

Feb 5, 201733 min

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.

Jan 30, 201731 min

S5 Ep 275.24- The Republic of Bolivar

In 1825 Upper Peru became the independent nation of Bolivia.

Jan 23, 201736 min

S5 Ep 265.23- Ayacucho

Wherein Gen. Sucre wins a very Bolivarian battle.

Jan 16, 201735 min

S5 Ep 255.22- The Guayaquil Conference

Simòn Bolívar and Jose de San Martin met for the first and only time in July 1822

Dec 12, 201631 min

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

Dec 4, 201628 min