Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Michael Rapport

Reader in Modern European History at the University of Glasgow

2 episodes

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Wars involving FranceWars involving the Russian EmpireHistory19th century in the Russian Empire19th-century conflicts

  1. Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812, thought he was victorious yet had to retreat, losing most of his army and, soon after, his empire.

    19 September 2019

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    Also featuring: Janet Hartley, Michael Rowe

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    History19th century in the Russian EmpireWars involving the Russian Empire19th-century conflictsWars involving France