The War of 1812 with Nicholas Guyatt

The War of 1812: a memorable event in American history when the might of the British Empire was held at bay. But a fascinating part of the tale was the imprisonment of American POWs in Dartmoor Prison. I chat with Nicholas Guyatt, author of ⁠The Hated Cage: An American Tragedy in Britain’s Most Terrifying Prison⁠ and in Part One, he sets the scene of the war, describe the life of Privateers, and the prisoners of Dartmoor. And yes, ⁠The Count of Monte Cristo⁠ was not published until 1844! If you haven't read it, do! Nicholas Guyatt Links ⁠The Hated Cage⁠ Aspects of History Links ⁠Rewriting the Second World War, by Sean McMeekin⁠ ⁠Interview with Thomas Levenson on the South Sea Bubble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices