Episode

Episode 139: The Jacobin Prince

Podcast

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Published

Jul 1, 2026

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4220

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Summary

After a humiliating military defeat by the Russians, Sweden found itself strategically isolated, politically unstable, and without an heir to the throne. Desperate to change course, the Swedes turned to an almost unbelievably unlikely savior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices