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Back to SearchThe Aftermath of Poltava and the Disaster at Pruth
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Bathing in the glory of Poltava, Peter becomes too cocky and almost has everything reversed at Pruth. If you'd like to support the podcast…
15 years, 1 month ago
Slap Shot Episode - Charles XII of Sweden
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Charles XII of Sweden was a thorn in Peter I's side for many years. Here I give a brief overview of his life and impact on the world.
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15 years, 1 month ago
The Great Northern War, Peter Makes A Comeback
Episode 35
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The Battle of Poltava is a seminal moment in Russian history destined to change the country forever. Peter accomplishes this while buildin…
15 years, 1 month ago
Two Titans - Peter and Charles XII
Episode 34
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Peter, fresh from his Great Embassy, embarks on the Great Northern War against Sweden. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small m…
15 years, 2 months ago
The Great Embassy, Part 2
Episode 33
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Peter travels from Holland to England than off the Vienna before returning to Moscow to deal with the Streltsy revolt. If you'd like to su…
15 years, 2 months ago
The Great Embassy, Part 1
Episode 32
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Peter embarks on a Great Embassy to meet with the leaders of Europe and work as a simple carpenter in the ship building capitals of the wo…
15 years, 2 months ago
Peter Takes on the Turks
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Peter, having partied for 5 years, is ready to take control of things and take the fight to the Turk backed Tatars in Azov. If you'd like …
15 years, 3 months ago
Tsar Peter's All-Joking, All-Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters
Episode 30
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Peter has shed himself of Sophia but yearns to be with the foreigners and party the night away. If you'd like to support the podcast with …
15 years, 3 months ago
Peter Takes Control
Episode 29
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Sophia's time is up and Peter grabs for power. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https…
15 years, 3 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - Muscovite Self-Criticism and the Western Influence
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In the 17th century Moscow began to understand its limitation and why it needed to westernize.Support the show
15 years, 3 months ago