567. The Great Northern War: Murder in Moscow (Part 4)

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Massie's biography of Peter the Great was heavily relied upon throughout the series. The host describes it as 'one of the most capacious and incredibly readable, swashbuckling story' and quotes its final lines about Peter being 'a force of nature.'

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Described as 'a brilliant book' about Peter the Great and his times, where she discusses Peter's reforms and his collection of curiosities including deformed specimens. The host also quotes her citing a 19th-century historian's assessment of Peter's enduring legacy.