563. Peter the Great: Bloodbath in the Kremlin (Part 2)

May 07, 2025

Description

What abominable mischief and hedonism did the seventeen year old Peter the Great revel in during his strange and remarkable travels through Europe, before truly stepping into the role of Tsar of...
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Books Referenced

Peter the Great: His Life and World

Author: Robert K. Massie

Context:

Referred to multiple times as a key biography of Peter the Great, including a quote about Peter's companions at Lefort's house and discussion of Massie's view on Peter's elimination of the Streltsy.