Rasputin and the Russian Revolution
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Rasputin and the Russian Revolution

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the social and religious landscape of pre-WWI Russia, analyzing the unique cultural conditions that enabled Rasputin to rise to prominence. Radziwill dismantles the myth of Rasputins significant influence in the Russian government, portraying him instead as a hedonistic, illiterate peasant manipulated into furthering Germanys agenda. Through firsthand accounts from Radziwill and others, listeners gain an unprecedented insight into Rasputins life leading up to his assassination. In part two, the focus shifts to the monarchy and the factors leading to its downfall. Radziwill challenges the prevailing notion that Rasputin was responsible for the monarchys collapse, placing the blame squarely on Alexandra Feodorovnas ignorance, entitlement, and self-absorption. She charts a compelling narrative from Nicholas IIs coronation to the tragic demise of his dynasty, addressing the political ramifications both domestically and internationally. The conclusion, penned a year after the books initial release, reflects on the early days of the Bolshevik Revolution. (Summary by Tatiana Chichilla)

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Episoder(16)

008 - Part 1 - Chapter VII

008 - Part 1 - Chapter VII

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 28min

007 - Part 1 - Chapter VI

007 - Part 1 - Chapter VI

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 27min

006 - Part 1 - Chapter V

006 - Part 1 - Chapter V

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 26min

005 - Part 1 - Chapter IV

005 - Part 1 - Chapter IV

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 27min

004 - Part 1 - Chapter III

004 - Part 1 - Chapter III

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 23min

003 - Part 1 - Chapter II

003 - Part 1 - Chapter II

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 38min

002 - Part 1 - Chapter I

002 - Part 1 - Chapter I

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 26min

001 - Introduction

001 - Introduction

In this captivating two-part exploration, Princess Catherine Radziwill reveals Rasputin not as a powerful mystic, but rather as a charlatan and unwitting pawn of Germany. Part one delves into the soci...

9 Feb 9min

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