Great Leaders In History

Presented By Talkstraight Productions

Join us on an expedition through the annals of time as we unravel the tales of formidable commanders who wielded power and strategy on the ancient battlegrounds. Our “Great Leaders In History" is an accompanying blog to The Kennardley Talkstraight Show podcast, where Kennardley talks to famous figures from the past. In Series One it’s all about the Great Leaders, so each blog gives a little extra background information on each of the featured guests of the podcast.

From the tactical brilliance of Alexander the Great to the indomitable spirit of Boadicea, we look at some of the achievements of those whose military prowess shaped the fate of empires.

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William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror’s path to power was a complex web of politics and military strength. In this article we look at an overview of his rise from William the Bastard, William, Duke of Normandy to William I, king of England.

Julius Caesar - Captured by Pirates

Julius Caesar was a brilliant military tactician and emperor of Rome. But did you know he had quite the fashion sense, and at one point he was captured by pirates?

Boadicea - Queen of the Iceni

Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni tribes was described as an imposing, charismatic leader who managed to unite the tribes of Britain against the occupying Romans.

Attila the Hun or Attila the Diplomat

Few rulers instilled as much fear in their enemies as Attila the Hun. But was he a far more of a shrewd tactician and diplomat than history reveals?

How Genghis Khan Changed the World

Genghis Khan, conquered more territory than any leader in history, over 5 million square miles. But the legacy he left was far greater than the empire he ruled.

Alexander the Great and Aristotle

Alexander the Great of Macedonia was one of the great military leaders in history, but did you know Alexander was tutored by none other than Aristotle.