David Montgomery

David Montgomery is a journalist and the host of The Siècle history podcast, about France’s overlooked century in between Napoleon and the First World War. After years listening to history podcasts, he decided to make one of his own during a brief stint of unemployment, and now finds himself drowning in books about France in the 1820s and 1830s, and loving every minute of it. He comes to Les Misérables through a somewhat backwards path: first researching the time period, then reading the book, and only then watching the musical.

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What is Barricades?

Barricades is a new online conference focused on all aspects of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables and its various adaptations! The third edition will be held in 12-14 July 2024. We encourage donations to Black and Pink.

Our first Guest of Honor for Barricades 2024 has been announced! Previous Guests of Honour have included Bonnie Gleicher, Nemo Martin and David Montgomery.