La Fayette, We Are Here!
Emmanuel Dubois
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French history podcast, by a Frenchman. Learn all about France's history: Charlemagne, The Hundred Years’ War, Jeanne d’Arc, New France, Louis XIV, the Révolution, Napoléon and much more! Artwork by Lucia Ceta.
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The Marquis de La Fayette, American Hero
La Fayette, We Are Here!
04/20/22 • 24 min
On our first episode, we get to meet the man himself, La Fayette. His importance, his actions in America during the War of Independence, as well as in France during the Revolution, Napoléon era and after. A truly fascinating figure!
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Introduction & thanks
3:24 - La Fayette's youth and start of American adventure
7:19 - Historical context
14:20 - American War of Independence
15:55 - French Revolution & Napoléon
19:50 - Restoration, July Monarchy and 1830 Revolution
22:28 - Conclusion
Links to the podcasters who inspired and helped me:
Seth Healey: Hugos There Podcast & Take Me to Your Reader Podcast
Lori, Amy, Haley & Kevin: Hugo Girl! Podcast
Phil Nichols & Colin Kuskie: Science-Fiction 101 Podcast
Jeff Palermo: Sci-Fi on Screen Podcast, Jeff Reads YouTube Channel, Jeff Screens YouTube Channel
Recommended reads:
Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence by John Ferling
The Global Seven Years War 1754 - 1763: Britain and France in a Great Power Contest by Daniel A. Baugh
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The Franco-Prussian War of 1870, rehearsal for the World Wars
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06/07/22 • 26 min
The Franco-Prussian war of 1870 is an important but often neglected conflict. Most people don't even know about it. In America, even history fans go straight from the Civil War to World War I, not really taking into account this major conflict that happened in between.
Let's fix this, shall we? We'll discuss the origins of the conflict, its course and its huge consequences. In the last section, we'll discuss some alternative history. What if France had won that war? I think you'll be surprised as to what that entails.
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Introduction
03:03 - Why this subject?
06:46 - The Northern German Confederation
11:26 - Origins of the Conflict
14:15 - The War
20:39 - Consequences
23:22 - What if? & Conclusion
Artwork for this episode: Ernest Meissonier, Le Siège de Paris, musée d'Orsay.
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The Hundred Years’ War, Death by all Means - Part One
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10/04/22 • 35 min
The Hundred Years' War or la guerre de Cent Ans in French. That enormous conflict, or series of conflicts actually, ravaged France from 1337 to 1453.
The vast majority of English or American history podcasts or books have an English point of view regarding this conflict. This is perfectly normal and understandable, but I will try to bring more of a French perspective, focusing more on the French side of things.
Given the scope of the war and its complexity, I have decided to split this story into two episodes. This is part one, covering the initial invasion of France by England up until the reign of Charles V of France in 1364.
This story has absolutely everything. Family feuds, epic battles, betrayals, heroes, villains. All set in medieval France. And narrated by yours truly. What else could you ask for?
Listen to Cork Out History podcast!Timecodes:
Introduction
04:01 - Context08:39 - The Origins of the War
15:34 - Two Kingdoms at War
19:31 - Crécy and the Downward Spiral for France
23:35 - The Black Death and the Battle of Poitiers
31:35 - France, the Duchies and the arrival of Charles VMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Art: Bataille de Crécy in the "Chroniques de Jean Froissart", XVth century
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De Gaulle, JFK and the New World Order with Sean J. McLaughlin
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06/27/23 • 65 min
In this special episode, I am joined by Sean J. McLaughlin, historian specialized on the relationship between Charles de Gaulle and John Fitzgerald Kennedy. He is the author of JFK and de Gaulle: How America and France Failed in Vietnam, 1961-1963 (University Press of Kentucky, 2019).
Together, we discuss the complex but utterly fascinating relationship between France and America in the post-WWII world, especially in Southeast Asia. France and America, two Allies with very different perspectives, had a rough time discussing the situation in Vietnam in the 1950's and 1960's. Add to that the personalities of key characters like de Gaulle and Kennedy, and you end up with a fascinating, if sad, story.
Join us for this great discussion!
Find Sean's books at the University Press of Kentucky
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Introduction
02:35- France's Place at the Outcome of WWII
10:23- De Gaulle's Relationship with America
21:21- John F. Kennedy, France and Vietnam
45:50- Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and France
54:52- France's International Role Since the Vietnam War
59:24- France and America's Relationship Now
1:01:55- ConclusionMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Photo: De Gaulle and JFK in Paris, 1961. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library, Boston
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Nathanael Greene and La Fayette, Partners in Freedom. With Salina B. Baker.
La Fayette, We Are Here!
01/09/24 • 42 min
She has just released an outstanding novel titled "The Line of Splendor: A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution." In our conversation, we delve into the intricate relationship between General Greene and his close French ally, the Marquis de La Fayette. This profound friendship holds significance not only for the two men but also for the broader context of the American Revolution, symbolizing the enduring and meaningful connection between France and the United States of America in various aspects.
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Introduction
03:01 - Meet Nathanael Greene
09:57 - Greene and La Fayette
20:40 - Working Together
27:39 - Fighting for the Cause
30:41 - Friends after the War
40:16 - Conclusion
Music: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Artwork: "Nathanael Greene in General uniform" by Charles Willson Peale (left) and "The young Marquis de Lafayette wearing his uniform as Major General of the Continental Army" by Charles Willson Peale (right).
Recommended link: Salina B. Baker's website (https://www.salinabbaker.com/)
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The Five French Republics - From Revolution to Evolution
La Fayette, We Are Here!
09/24/24 • 68 min
We will traverse the peaks and valleys of five republics, each reflecting France’s evolving spirit and struggles. From revolutionary fervour to imperial ambition, from the trials of war to the triumphs of modern democracy, each republic has contributed to the rich mosaic of France as we know it today.
Join us as we unravel the dramatic narrative of the Five French Republics, where every chapter is a tale of resilience and reinvention. Prepare to be captivated by a story as rich and complex as France itself.
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Introduction
05:15 - Establishment of the First Republic
17:38 - The Directorate and the Consulate
25:05 - The short-lived Second Republic
34:47 - The Third Republic - Out of the Ashes, into the Fire
45:11 - The Belle Époque and the World Wars
51:12 - The Fourth Republic - Colonial Crisis
58:45 - The Fifth Republic - Presidential authority
01:04:19 - Conclusion
Relevant Episodes:
- First Republic: The French Revolution, a Worldwide Tremor & Napoléon Part I - From Corsica to Paris
- Second & Third Republics: The Franco-Prussian War of 1870, rehearsal for the World Wars, French Indochina, from Imperial Jewel to Hell on Earth, The Dreyfus Affair. France's Shame, The First World War. The French Experience
- Fourth & Fifth Republics: The Fall of France of 1940, German Victory or French Defeat?, Charles de Gaulle, Tales of Grandeur
Music: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Artwork: La République triomphante préside à la grande fête nationale du 14 juillet 1880, 1880 (Archives nationales, Paris).
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Napoléon Part II - From Paris to Saint Helena
La Fayette, We Are Here!
03/07/23 • 67 min
December 2nd 1804, Napoléon Bonaparte is crowned Emperor of the French. Over the next decade, he will keep reforming and modernizing France, but he will also fight the rest of Europe. He will become master of the continent, defeating all his enemies on land, only to go too far and to see Europe strike back at him and at France.
This is the second part of Napoléon's great adventure. If you haven't already done so, I encourage you to listen to the first part as well as to my episode on the French Revolution. Let us follow Napoléon and the Grande Armée on the battlefields of Germany, Poland, Russia, Spain and France. And then we will land on a tiny island, on the middle of the Atlantic. The Napoleonic adventure is one of strong contrasts, as you shall see.
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Introduction
04:20 - From Consul to Emperor
12:40 - The First French Empire and the Grande Armée
24:04 - The Fourth Coalition War and the Continental System
31:48 - The Peninsular War and the Fifth Coalition
44:02 - The Beginning of the Downfall: Russia50:50 - Europe Strikes Back1:00:00 - The Exile on Saint Helena1:03:23 - ConclusionMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Art: 1814, Campagne de France, by Ernest Meissonier
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The French Enlightenment: Les Lumières
La Fayette, We Are Here!
08/09/22 • 34 min
We live in an enlightened world. We owe a lot to the men and women of the XVIIIth century and what they gave us. During this period, all over Europe, but especially in France, sciences, politics, literature, art, philosophy and many other aspect of society were being dissected, studied and written on.
You know their names: Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Montesquieu, du Châtelet, Lavoisier, de Gouges and others. They are the ones who laid the foundation for the very States we live in, at least in the democratic parts of the world. Modern governments and societies derive directly from the work of these people that we consider part of the Lumières era.
Let me give you an idea of how they managed to do that, why they did it, as well as the dramatic consequences that ensued.Timecodes:
Introduction
05:45 - Turning the lights on 09:32 - Various aspects of the Enlightenment 14:25 - The Encyclopédie and the sciences23:52 - Laws, societies and the consequences of the Enlightenment30:14 - ConclusionMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Painting: Première lecture chez Mme Geoffrin de la tragédie de Voltaire "L'Orphelin de la Chine" , 1755. By Anicet Charles Lemonnier
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The French Revolution, a Worldwide Tremor
La Fayette, We Are Here!
01/10/23 • 62 min
The French Revolution shook the world from 1789 to 1799 and completely transformed modern European societies. By ricochet, it transformed the whole world. It was a real political tsunami, with immediate and long term consequences. With the following Napoleonic wars, it shaped the Nineteenth century in a way that nobody could foresee only a generation before.
There are many misconceptions about the French Revolution, like the idea that a mob captured the king and guillotined him right away. It's not at all what happened. It's a lot more complicated than that. Hopefully you will find this episode palatable and a good entry into the fascinating events of the Révolution.
For those who want to know more, I highly recommend that you listen to "Grey History: The French Revolution & Napoleon" by William Clark.
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Introduction
06:53 - The Origins of the Révolution
17:25 - Adieu, Old Regime!
26:48 - Working with Louis XVI
36:15 - The French Republic
41:37 - The Terreur
48:16 - The Directoire
53:58 - The Consulat
57:57 - ConclusionMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Art: Prise de la Bastille by Jean-Pierre Houël, 1789
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The Dreyfus Affair. France's Shame
La Fayette, We Are Here!
12/12/23 • 48 min
Liberté, égalité, fraternité. This is the French Republic’s motto. Liberty and equality are also in the first article of the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" of 1789. The French are very proud of that heritage, of France’s struggle during and after the Revolution. They think of their homeland as the cradle of liberty in Europe, as a welcoming and understanding land, ruled by reason and intellect, rather than by prejudice and bigotry. Sadly, those clear and healthy waters of freedom and justice often got muddied over the years.
In the late nineteenth century, France was a wounded country. Her honour had been tarnished in 1870-71 and her population was deeply traumatized by the civil war that ensued. Fears of an enemy, and of traitors, was at an all time high. This very specific phase mixed with an element older than France herself: antisemitism. In 1894, captain Alfred Dreyfus would suffer greatly as a consequence of those elements. Although there are some saving graces, and some might even say a silver lining, this whole series of events really are France’s shame!
Timecodes:
Introduction
03:38 - La Belle Époque
08:48 - Alfred Dreyfus, Jewish French officer
14:28 - Dreyfus Arrested
21:17 - L'Affaire begins
26:07 - J'accuse...!34:03 - The Rennes Trial
39:20 - Rehabilitation
44:10 - ConclusionMusic: Marche pour la cérémonie des Turcs, composed by Jean-Baptiste Lully, arranged and performed by Jérôme Arfouche.
Artwork: "The traitor: Degradation of Alfred Dreyfus, degradation in the Morland Court of the military school in Paris" front page of the illustrated supplement of the Petit Journal, Sunday, January 13, 1895.
Recommended link: The Siècle podcast by David H. Montgomery, available at http://thesiecle.com/
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
History has always been my passion, and I want to share it. I figured that many Americans were interested in French history, but didn't always know how to tackle such a large subject. I’ll try to do relevant, interesting and palatable episodes on a multitude of subjects about France's fascinating history.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
A better understanding of French history, and an interest in seeking new perspectives on various subjects.
Which episode should someone start with?
Any really, go towards something that interests you and then drift to any other subject.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
Hard to say. Maybe Napoléon Part I - From Corsica to Paris (February 2023) or Louis XIV, The Sun King from July 2022.
Which episode are you most proud of?
All of them. I put a lot of work into them.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
I figured it's a compelling reference for American listeners.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I was born in France and spent my childhood there, but I've lived in Canada for most of my life. I studied history, obtaining a Master's Degree from the Université de Montréal.
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How many episodes does La Fayette, We Are Here! have?
La Fayette, We Are Here! currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does La Fayette, We Are Here! cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Europe, Historical, History, Podcasts, France, America, War and French.
What is the most popular episode on La Fayette, We Are Here!?
The episode title 'The Marquis de La Fayette, American Hero' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on La Fayette, We Are Here!?
The average episode length on La Fayette, We Are Here! is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of La Fayette, We Are Here! released?
Episodes of La Fayette, We Are Here! are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of La Fayette, We Are Here!?
The first episode of La Fayette, We Are Here! was released on Apr 19, 2022.
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