Dr Saul Yardley
Saul is a historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge. His interests lie in 18th and 19th Century British & French political history and philosophy.
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Preview: Napoleon Bonaparte
A sneak peek at the Napoleon Q&A series with Dr Saul Yardley.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
In this special Q&A, military historian Dr Saul Yardley answers your questions on Napoleon Bonaparte.
Topics include: Napoleon's rise, battles, armies, triumphs and failures, death and legacy.Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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World War I
In this episode, military historian Dr Saul Yardley answers some of your World War I questions.
Topics include: Decision makers, Gallipoli, Italy's role, USA's decision to join and ANZACs.Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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US War Of Independence
In this episode, military historian Dr Saul Yardley answers your questions on the US War of Independence (American Revolutionary War).
Topics include: United States before the War, events leading to the outbreak, George Washington, role of France and naval support.Original audio source English ...
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Discussing Tudors
Saul chats with Tudor expert Harry about this fascinating period of history.
Topics include: Fasciation with the Tudor Period, Henry VIII, Region and the Tudor legacy.Original audio source English (multi-language audio available - may include minor translation errors)*
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Who was Karl Marx?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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How was Napoleon able to regain power following is exile to Elba?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Why was the Battle of Waterloo such a significant event?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What events led to the French Revolution of 1789?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What role did Queen Victoria play in the expansion of the British Empire?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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How did Queen Victoria’s reclusiveness impact the day to day running of Britain?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Who could vote in 19th Century England?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Who was Rene Descartes?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Why was the Charge of the Light Brigade such a significant military action?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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How did Napoleon die?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What were the main factors which led to the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1853?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Why did the First World War break out in 1914? (WW1)
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What role did introduction of aviation play during World War One? (WW1)
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What was the Entente Cordial of 1904?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What were the main events which led to the outbreak of World War One? (WW1)
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Which people made up the military during the 19th Century?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What is the difference between a rifle and a musket?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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What were the main considerations for creating trenches during WW1?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
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Why is the defence of Rorke’s Drift in 1879 such a significant historical event?
Kindly answered by Dr Saul Yardley. Saul is a military historian and PhD graduate from the University of Cambridge.
