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The Rest Is HistoryThe Great Northern WarMay 21, 2025

567. The Great Northern War: Murder in Moscow (Part 4)

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Peter the Great and His Times

Lindsay Hughes

So there's a brilliant book by Lindsay Hughes, which is all about Peter the Great and his times.

Lindsay Hughes

So there's a brilliant book by Lindsay Hughes, which is all about Peter the Great and his times.

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky

It's an obsession in all Russian literature, isn't it?

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What were the consequences of Peter the Great’s mighty victory over Sweden at the Battle of Poltova in 1707? How great was the impact of his reign upon Russia overall, and was he responsible for turning it into one of Europe’s greatest powers? What occurred during the later years of his life? And, what is the story behind his bloody, terrible and tragic treatment of his son, Alexis…? Join Dominic and Tom for the mighty conclusion of their series on one of history’s most remarkable characters: Peter the Great. The ramifications of his reign for Russia, his ghastly dealings with his own family, and the end of his colourful life. 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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Peter the Great and His Times

Lindsay Hughes

The host mentions Lindsay Hughes' book to highlight the significant reforms Peter the Great implemented during his re…

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Lindsay Hughes

The host mentions Lindsay Hughes' book to highlight the significant reforms Peter the Great implemented during his re…

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Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky

The host discusses the obsession with social ranks in Russian literature, particularly in the context of Dostoevsky's…

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Peter the Great

Lindsay Hughes

The host mentions 'Peter the Great' to explore the eccentricities and grotesque elements of Peter's court, as describ…

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Peter the Great: His Life and World

Robert K. Massie

The host briefly mentions Robert K. Massie's biography to highlight its extensive length. This reference serves to em…

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The strongest audience signal points to Historians and readers interested in Russian history and Readers interested in Russian literature and societal themes.

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Peter the Great's reforms(2)biography of Peter the Great(1)Peter the Great's court(1)Russian literature and ranks(1)

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Peter the Great and His Times

Lindsay Hughes

Best for Historians and readers interested in Russian historyOften cited around Peter the Great's reforms

“A brilliant book by Lindsay Hughes, which is all about Peter the Great and his times, discussing his reforms and the impact of the Great Northern War on Russia.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Peter the Great's reforms

For: Historians and readers interested in Russian history

Key quote: “So there's a brilliant book by Lindsay Hughes, which is all about Peter the Great and his times.”

The host mentions Lindsay Hughes' book to highlight the significant reforms Peter the Great implemented during his reign, particularly in response to the Great Northern War. The book provides a detailed exploration of how these reforms aimed to modernize Russia and reshape its governance.

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Lindsay Hughes

Best for Historians and readers interested in Russian historyOften cited around Peter the Great's reforms

“Lindsay Hughes in her book says this produced, and I quote, a three-legged baby, a two-headed baby, a baby with its eyes under its nose and its ears below its neck...”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Peter the Great's reforms

For: Historians and readers interested in Russian history

Key quote: “So there's a brilliant book by Lindsay Hughes, which is all about Peter the Great and his times.”

The host mentions Lindsay Hughes' book to highlight the significant reforms Peter the Great implemented during his reign, particularly in response to the Great Northern War. The book provides a detailed exploration of these reforms and their impact on modernizing Russia.

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Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Best for Readers interested in Russian literature and societal themesOften cited around Russian literature and ranks

“Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' is mentioned as an example of the obsession with ranks and the humiliation of not attaining the desired rank in Russian literature.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Russian literature and ranks

For: Readers interested in Russian literature and societal themes

Key quote: “It's an obsession in all Russian literature, isn't it?”

The host discusses the obsession with social ranks in Russian literature, particularly in the context of Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. This book exemplifies the struggles of characters in St. Petersburg as they navigate societal expectations and personal ambitions.

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Peter the Great

Lindsay Hughes

Best for Historians and enthusiasts of Russian historyOften cited around Peter the Great's court

“In her brilliant book about Peter the Great, Lindsay Hughes quotes a Pan-Slav historian called Mikhail Pogodin in 1841, one of the great 19th century historians of Russia.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Peter the Great's court

For: Historians and enthusiasts of Russian history

Key quote: “Weber there is describing a wedding feast that was held in St. Petersburg in November 1710, where the couple and all the attendees were dwarves.”

The host mentions 'Peter the Great' to explore the eccentricities and grotesque elements of Peter's court, as described by Friedrich Christian Weber. This sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the cultural and historical context of Peter's reign and its impact on Russia's image to foreign visitors.

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Peter the Great: His Life and World

Robert K. Massie

Best for Readers interested in detailed historical biographies.Often cited around biography of Peter the Great

“The podcast mentions Robert K. Mass's book, which is described as an enormous biography about 20,000 pages long.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: biography of Peter the Great

For: Readers interested in detailed historical biographies.

Key quote: “Robert K. Mass's book, which is described as an enormous biography about 20,000 pages long.”

The host briefly mentions Robert K. Massie's biography to highlight its extensive length. This reference serves to emphasize the depth of information available about Peter the Great's life.

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