562. Peter the Great: The Rise of Russia (Part 1)
May 04, 2025
Description
Why was the early life of Peter the Great - Tsar and autocrat of all the Russias, who endures to this day as an iconic symbol of Russian might - drenched in blood and violence? What amalgamation...
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Books Referenced
Peter the Great: His Life and World
Author: Robert K. Massie
Context:
Dominic describes it as 'a wonderful book about Peter the Great' and quotes from it multiple times, including vivid passages about the Streltsy massacre on the red staircase.