Episode 128: To Conquer a Throne
From The Age of Napoleon Podcast by Everett Rummage
August 1, 2025 · 1h 10m
About this episode
This episode discusses the siege of Zaragoza in 1809 and the broader military context involving France and Britain.
Iberia, 1809: the Aragonese capital of Zaragoza was under siege once again. To the west, the French prepared another invasion of Portugal. Meanwhile, in London, the British leadership debated a renewed commitment in this theater of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Everett Rummage
Topics covered
- Napoleonic Wars
- Iberia
- military strategy
- British leadership
- French invasion
- historical analysis
Keywords
- Napoleon
- Zaragoza
- Iberia
- Portugal
- British leadership
- French invasion
- 1809
- military history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: British
Places: Iberia, Zaragoza, Portugal, London
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