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Peter the Great: Rise, Bloodshed, and Reform

Across these two episodes, we trace Peter the Great’s path from a violent youth to a ruthless autocrat who would reshape Russia and Europe. We explore the court intrigues that propelled his ascent, his bold reforms and foreign travels, and the brutal responses that followed, setting the stage for the Great Northern War. Together they illuminate how one man’s rise and reign transformed an empire.
Episode count
2
Year span
1672 – 1721
Published date
2025-05-04

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