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Kill the Reformer
Episode 59
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Alexander II tries to reform Russia only to have multiple assassinations come his way. Eventually one was to succeed bringing his reign to…
14 years, 7 months ago
The Ascension of the Great Liberator - Alexander II
Episode 58
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With Nicholas I dead and the Crimean War going badly, Alexander II takes control and seeks to reform his Russia. If you'd like to support …
14 years, 7 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - Russian History Books
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So how do I come up with all of my podcasts? This episode host Mark Schauss reviews the books he uses to research the subject of Russian H…14 years, 7 months ago
The Misery is Beyond Description
Episode 57
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Nicholas I, keeps his reactionary position intact which causes Russia to lose the Crimean War, with the army suffering horrible losses. If…
14 years, 7 months ago
A Major Turn to the Right, Nicholas I Takes Control
Episode 56
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Alexander I dies and his brother Nicholas takes control but not without a bit of controversy. If you'd like to support the podcast with a …
14 years, 8 months ago
Napoleon on the Run
Episode 55
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Napoleon is chased by Alexander I all the way to Paris. The Tsar then has a change in personality causing him to reverse many of his earli…
14 years, 8 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - The State of Russia in the Early 1800's
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Mikhail Speransky was a brilliant man who saw how bad things truly were in Russia in the early 19th century. This short episode is a readi…14 years, 8 months ago
Napoleon versus Alexander
Episode 54
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Napoleon continues to menace the Russian border until he decides to invade in 1812. Things don't go as planned. If you'd like to support t…
14 years, 8 months ago
Guilt, Will Follow Him All His Days
Episode 53
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Alexander I takes over for his murdered father Paul I. Napoleon is charging through Europe threatening Russia. If you'd like to support th…
14 years, 8 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - The Evil Within Russia - Serfdom
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Serfdom enslaved 90% of the Russian population which represented 54 million people by the time Alexander I took the throne.Support the sh…
14 years, 9 months ago