Les Incompetent

Before we wrap up our reading of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette; The Journey," we felt we needed to watch and review the 2006 movie that was made for the book. Directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, we look to see if the creators did their homework, and if they were capable to portraying Marie Antoinette fairly. We also end on Zach defending a member of his...

On this Episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 5 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette: The Journey." We delve into the collapse of the Second estate, failed escapes, and pure hopelessness. Definitely a downturn for sure. 

On this episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 4 of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette; The Journey." We discuss what happens after you fulfill your duties as a Queen, we discuss  Madame Deficit,  and we cover the Diamond Necklace controversy that is so ridiculous its almost unbelievable. Marie Antoinette was porbably one helluva interior designer and its a shame she wasn't around during HGTV. 

On this Episode of Les Incompetent, Austin and Zach discuss part 3 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." On this episode we do a deep dive into the absurdities of the Second Estate, including Trainbearers, finances, and upholding your duty as a married woman. 

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover part two of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." We get into the brightest period of Marie Antoinettes life in Versaille, Zach has issues with too many names, and Austin tries to break down the idea of nobility being chosen by God himself. 

This weeks episodes, Austin and Zach begin Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, the Journey." Austin discusses his bias for viewing Marie Antoinette with sympathy and understanding and how she was essentially set up for failure; and Zach come to terms with how powerful Maria Teresa was and the control she expected with sending her family everywhere during this time.  

In this weeks Episode of Les Incompetent, we are finishing Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We cover common complaints from the Third Estate, why there needed to be better communication between the three estates, and why the Estates General was a major turning point in the French Revolution. 

This week, we are covering Book 2 of Alexis de Tocquevilles "Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We come to terms with what the standard 3rd estate Frenchman was paying in taxes, the insanity of the administrative control, and the idea of personal liberty in a time when everything was controlled by the state.

We officially begin our discussion of The French Revolution by beginning with Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." For those reading along, we are discussing Book 1. In this episode, we come to grips of Alexis de Tocquevilles interesting perspective to which he is writing, we discuss the morality of the ruling class, and what it means to be religious during such a difficu...

Welcome to Les Incompetent! Just two guys passionate about all History has to offer! In our first episode we talk about our ideal hisotrical dinner party, go into depth about our backgrounds and what we bring to the table, and discuss what our overall first topic will be on this channel.