What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit

What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit

The raft floated in the midst of the River Niemen. On it were two beautiful pavilions, one for the Emperor of the French and the other for the Czar and Autocrat of All the Russias. In the French tent, Napoleon Bonaparte argued with his foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, over how harsh the peace terms with the defeated Russians should be. Talleyrand, a servant of every revolutionary government since 1789, was a snake in silk stockings, but he knew foreign policy better than anyone else in the emperor’s entourage. He begged the emperor to treat Russia gently and put an end to fifteen years of war. But Napoleon, flush with the victory at Friedland earlier that year, was determined to humiliate Alexander I, and Talleyrand, ever the obedient servant in public, fell silent.

What if Napoleon had heeded Talleyrand’s advice in 1807 and treated the Russians with more respect? What would our world look like today if history had taken a different course?

In this series of bonus episodes on “15-Minute History,” Joe and I will be sharing some of our favorite “What If?” scenarios from this series with you. Building on the theme of Season Four, learning from history, we hope to provide some lessons on how individuals shape the destinies of large groups and entire nations.

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Join us in the first podcast of Season #4 where we discuss three events in history that can better help us understand our world today. Season #4 is about the importance of learning history and the perspective it offers. By looking at the past, we may better be able to understand our future.

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A Time for History | A Discussion on Interpreting Our World Today

A Time for History | A Discussion on Interpreting Our World Today

Join us as we discuss the first podcast of Season #4 and the many important topics covered in the episode.

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Rational Economics | Profit

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Rational Economics | Supply and Demand

Rational Economics | Supply and Demand

Join us for the third of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses how supply and demand are affected in an economic crisis and the effects of both on the stock market in the short- and long-term.

4 Apr 20206min

Rational Economics | Cost

Rational Economics | Cost

Join us for the second of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses the costs incurred during an economic crisis.

2 Apr 20205min

Rational Economics | Fear

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Join us for the first of a four-part series on rational economics. In this episode, Jon discusses the effects of fear during an economic crisis.

31 Mar 20206min

Revolt Against the Elites | 2016

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Join us in the last episode of the season as we teach you about the events of 2016, and why they were turning points in history.

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Revolt Against the Elites | A Discussion on 2016

Revolt Against the Elites | A Discussion on 2016

Join us as we discuss the events of 2016 and why those events were turning points in history.

9 Mar 202043min

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