Episode 33: Q1-1800 - The new century

1800. January... February... March... Three months in which Napoleon Bonaparte familiarises himself with the levers of power... French general Jean-Victor Moreau's battle plans clash with those of his new boss... and the election to choose a new Pope becomes delayed by division. This is episode 33 of the Napoleonic Quarterly, covering three months in which the world gets used to its new century - and France to its new leader. Featuring an extended introduction with Charles Esdaile and Alexander Mikaberidze looking ahead to the two years covered by season 5 of the podcast. Plus: [25:05] - William Doyle on Bonaparte's to-do list as France's new leader [45:54] - David Hollins on military planning for the coming year's campaigning [1:02:57] - Mary Robinson on the Papal Election