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The Rest Is HistoryThe Great Northern WarMay 18, 2025

566. The Great Northern War: Slaughter on the Steppes (Part 3)

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It's the death knell of one empire, the Swedish empire, the birth of another, the Russian, and it redraws the map of Eastern and Northern Europe for…

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Why was the greatest and most climactic battle of the Great Northern War, the Battle of Poltova, one of the most important in all European history? What drove Charles XII of Sweden to invade Russia in the Summer of 1707, in the lead up to that totemic clash? Exactly what happened on the day of the Battle? Would both Peter the Great and Charles survive it unscathed, if at all? And, who would triumph on that bloodsoaked battlefield? Join Dominic and Tom for one of the most dramatic events of their journey through the bombastic life and reign of Peter the Great so far, as they describe the Battle of Poltova, and the day that changed Europe forever. The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members’ chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
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“There's a lovely description of this in Robert K. Mass's book on Peter the Great. He says, Charles was bleeding from nose, cheek, ear, and hand...”

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For: History enthusiasts and students of European history
Key quote: “It's the death knell of one empire, the Swedish empire, the birth of another, the Russian, and it redraws the map of Eastern and Northern Europe for centuries to come.”
The host mentions 'Peter the Great' to highlight the significance of Peter's role in the Great Northern War and its lasting impact on European history. This book provides insight into the complexities of Peter's character and the historical context of his reign, which is often overshadowed by other conflicts.
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