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The French Revolution has been chaotic. Changes, unhappy people, death, anarchy, multiple leaders. There is a need for someone to take charge and get things done. That someone is Napoleon Bonaparte. He will bring leadership and change, but will it all be good?
History has a terrifying way of repeating itself. When a new group takes control of the French Revolution, their actions may seem very surprising. Changes will be made. Terror will rise. The Revolution reaches a grisly climax.
The revolution has started! There is hope in the air. Everything is going to be great, right? As we will see, running a revolution is no easy business.
The ideas of the Enlightenment have sparked a change in thought. What happens when these sparks fall on a people ripe for change? The flames of revolution begin here. This is the story of how the Enlightenment influenced the American Revolution, and ultimately the American nation.
What weapon is the most powerful throughout history? One powerful enough to change people, nations, and governments? An idea. Our journey through modern world history begins with the spread of an idea.
Maybe, just maybe you were in school, learning about history. It was super boring and you decided from that day forward history wasn't for you. If that sounds familiar, or resinates with you even a little bit, this podcast is for you. History made easy. It's a conversation about the big ideas and how they connect to your world today.
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.