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  • Russian History

  • An Enthralling Overview of the History of Russia and the Romanovs
  • By: Billy Wellman
  • Narrated by: Jay Herbert
  • Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

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Russian History

By: Billy Wellman
Narrated by: Jay Herbert
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Publisher's Summary

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • History of Russia: An Enthralling Overview of Major Events in Russian History
  • The Romanovs: An Enthralling Overview of the House of Romanov

The history of Russia has enthralled the public for generations. From the exploits of Ivan the Terrible to the murder of the Romanov royal family, there’s a lot of history to explore.

This first part of this audiobook will be your guide to the fascinating history of Russia and answer the following questions:

  • Who were the early East Slavs?
  • How was Kievan Rus’ founded?
  • How did the tsars gain power?
  • What was life like during the height of the Russian Empire?
  • What happened when Napoleon tried to invade Russia?
  • What was the Great Purge?
  • What led to the dissolution of the USSR?
  • Who was Boris Yeltsin?

In the second part of this audiobook, you will find:

  • An in-depth history of the emergence of the Romanov dynasty, which happened during perhaps the most turbulent period in Russia’s existence.
  • The social and political developments throughout the Romanov dynasty, from Mikhail Romanov to Nicholas II.
  • A deep dive into the external and domestic conflicts that shaped Russia under the Romanovs.
  • An exciting journey of Russia’s cultural transformation from a backward country to a world superpower that strived to achieve a clear European identity.
  • The role of the Romanovs in several world-shattering events, such as World War I and the Russian Revolution of 1917.
  • The legacy of the Romanov dynasty.
©2022 Billy Wellman (P)2022 Billy Wellman

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