The French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars
A 13-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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Prof. Dr. Hendrik Godbersen was born in Hildesheim, a city in the north of Germany. After his military service he attended Leipzig University where he graduated with two Master degrees and a PhD. After several years in the private sector, Hendrik is... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 12 min
- Lessons 13
- Exercises 44
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41 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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5 minWorld History lesson 13 CQ
The beginning of the French Revolution marked France's transition to a constitutional monarchy; explore key events between 1789 and 1791 in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe beginning of the French Revolution marked France's transition to a constitutional monarchy; explore key events between 1789 and 1791 in this history lesson.
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7 minWorld History lesson 24 CQ
Between 1792 and 1794, the Reign of Terror caused at least 30,000 French citizen deaths during the French Revolution, and resulted in a new political system.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1792 and 1794, the Reign of Terror caused at least 30,000 French citizen deaths during the French Revolution, and resulted in a new political system.
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5 minWorld History lesson 33 CQ
Lead by Napoleon Bonaparte as a general and later in an elected role, this period in the French Revolution declared liberty for the nation and its people.
with Hendrik GodbersenLead by Napoleon Bonaparte as a general and later in an elected role, this period in the French Revolution declared liberty for the nation and its people.
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6 minWorld History lesson 44 CQ
France secured its sphere of influence during the War of the First Coalition by prevailing over allied European forces; find out how in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenFrance secured its sphere of influence during the War of the First Coalition by prevailing over allied European forces; find out how in this history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 53 CQ
In this history lesson, learn why and how the French Campaign of Egypt occurred, including Napoleon Bonaparte's motivation to become ruler of France.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, learn why and how the French Campaign of Egypt occurred, including Napoleon Bonaparte's motivation to become ruler of France.
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5 minWorld History lesson 63 CQ
With hostile neighbors joining forces, learn how France continued to prevail against European threats in the War of the Second Coalition in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenWith hostile neighbors joining forces, learn how France continued to prevail against European threats in the War of the Second Coalition in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 73 CQ
Increasing its influence over Europe, France won the War of the Third Coalition and expanded its territory; discover key battles and conquests in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenIncreasing its influence over Europe, France won the War of the Third Coalition and expanded its territory; discover key battles and conquests in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 83 CQ
Continuing the zenith of Napoleonic might, France defeated Prussia and Russia in the War of the Fourth Coalition; discover the details in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenContinuing the zenith of Napoleonic might, France defeated Prussia and Russia in the War of the Fourth Coalition; discover the details in this history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 93 CQ
Although France defeated Austria and the United Kingdom in the War of the Fifth Coalition, this period marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon.
with Hendrik GodbersenAlthough France defeated Austria and the United Kingdom in the War of the Fifth Coalition, this period marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon.
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5 minWorld History lesson 103 CQ
The Peninsular War, a theater of the Napoleonic Wars, was a major turning point for the European powers against France; find out how in this history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Peninsular War, a theater of the Napoleonic Wars, was a major turning point for the European powers against France; find out how in this history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 113 CQ
In this history lesson, learn about the French Invasion of Russia in 1812, including how the conflict was won and the deadly ramifications for the Grande Armee.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this history lesson, learn about the French Invasion of Russia in 1812, including how the conflict was won and the deadly ramifications for the Grande Armee.
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5 minWorld History lesson 123 CQ
The German Campaign of 1813 forced Napoleon to abdicate and move into exile on Elba; discover how Europe regained control from France in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe German Campaign of 1813 forced Napoleon to abdicate and move into exile on Elba; discover how Europe regained control from France in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 133 CQ
The Hundred Days marked Napoleon's return to France, where he ruled until his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo; learn about Napoleon's end in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Hundred Days marked Napoleon's return to France, where he ruled until his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo; learn about Napoleon's end in this lesson.
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22113 min22-part Humanities course67 CQ
In this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
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1472 min14-part World History course42 CQ
The history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe history of Israel is full of twists and turns, from the founding of the state in 1948 to the Oslo Peace Process. In a few short lessons, build your understanding of this Middle Eastern nation.
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419 min4-part World History course12 CQ
Between 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
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315 min3-part World History course9 CQ
The Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!