The Mercenaries' Tale: The 18th Century Way of War

What motivated people to serve in the 18th century? Why was the term mercenary less loaded during that period? And what's with all the lace? Andrew Dorman and Alex Burns return in another instalment in our series on the 18th century way of war. Our socials, patreon and mailing list: https://linktr.ee/napwarspod Alex's next book: https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/infantry-in-battle-1733-1783-.php

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Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? What was his legacy on history? And why, more than 200 years later, does the conflict which he gave his name to still matter? Join award-winning Napoleonic historians Dr Zack White, Dr Luke Reynolds, Liam Telfer and Josh Redden as they host Europe's leading show devoted to the American War of Independence, French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. From interviews with leading researchers, to deep dive debates on some of the big questions, this show is ideal for those who want to start building their knowledge deepen their understanding of the period.