Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Michael Rowe

Reader in European History at King's College London

3 episodes

Covers topics in categories such as:

Wars involving FranceWars involving the Russian EmpireConflicts in 1792History19th century in the Russian Empire19th-century conflicts

  1. The Battle of Valmy

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Prussian-led plans to end the French Revolution in 1792 and their surprise defeat by an army buoyed with citizens singing the Marseillaise.

    16 January 2025

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    Also featuring: Heidi Mehrkens, Colin Jones

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  2. 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 Rapport

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