History Russian Empire

Russia has long been a powerful country. Even today, Russia stands as one of the great powers on the planet. But modern-day Russia is just a vestige of the greater territory that once constituted Imperial Russia. The Russian Empire spanned continents, and at one time, Imperial Russia could claim territory from Alaska to Poland and just about everything else in between. However, despite its size and power, the Russian Empire was often plagued with massive internal problems.

From learning about Lenin and the Red Army to discovering how and why Stalin rose to power and his eventual leadership during World War II and beyond, this book provides an essential look at one of the most important periods in Russian history. Listeners will be enthralled by this fascinating tale that delves into every aspect of Russia's struggles and successes.

The Romanovs were the most successful dynasty of modern times, ruling a sixth of the world's surface. How did one family turn a war-ruined principality into the world's greatest empire? And how did they lose it all? This is the intimate story of twenty tsars and tsarinas, some touched by genius...

Explore the turbulent rise and catastrophic fall of an autocratic empire in this sweeping narrative history. Whether you need an intense geopolitical deep dive for your daily commute or a thought-provoking epic to fuel your focus, this immersive saga delivers. Journey from the medieval trading...

What would become the Russian Empire began in the ninth century. In 1682, a new tsar took over the nation that had become known as Russia. Peter I, remembered as Peter the Great, transformed the country, and in 1721, he adopted the title of emperor. A series of powerful rulers, including Catherine the Great, built on the foundations that Peter had created to expand the territory controlled by the Russian Empire until it became one of the largest empires the world had ever seen. At its zenith, the Russian Empire controlled over one-sixth of the total landmass of the Earth

Russia's attack on Ukraine marks an epochal break in European and global history. Undoubtedly, the decision to go to war is closely linked to one person, Vladimir Putin, but Russia's war is not driven solely by one man's power calculations. We can only make sense of Russia's actions in Ukraine, argues the distinguished historian Martin Schulze Wessel, by putting them in the broader context of the history of Russian imperialism and the influence it continues to exert today.

For readers of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir comes a dramatic novel of the beloved Empress Maria, the Danish princess who became the mother of the last Russian tsar. “This epic tale is captivating and beautifully told.”—Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were...

Instant New York Times Bestseller! Why did one of the world’s most successful business titans, an oil magnate who rivaled the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds, disappear from history? The author of the acclaimed bestseller The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel has the enthralling answer. With...

The 17th century was marked by multiple pro-democratic revolutions exploding in both hemispheres. In Europe and its neighbors to the east, border-changing wars were fought incessantly. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the underlying premises of political, governmental and social structures within several European and Asian states were shaken to the core after centuries of royalty and one-family rule. By the onset of World War I, royal families began to experience a long, slow decline, with some quietly fading into the status of national symbols and others experiencing political overthrow. Some were horrified by the suddenness of a changing public, while others barely noticed.

Experience the dramatic fall of the Romanov Empire and the chaotic rise of Soviet power from the bloodstained streets. Perfect for an immersive commute or deep-focus listening, this gripping 20th-century history plunges you into the tumultuous reality of everyday citizens. Hear the voices of...

Experience the dramatic political history of a vulnerable medieval frontier transforming into a massive Eurasian empire. Perfect for your daily commute or a session of deep focus, this epic narrative explores the fierce tension between relentless territorial expansion and inevitable societal...

Witness the violent collapse of an empire and the gripping birth of a communist regime in this intense military history. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive narrative thrusts you into the ruthless clash between ambitious ideologues and desperate revolutionaries...

Elizabeth Petrovna was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death. She led the country during the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48) and the Seven Years' War (1756-63), left her mark on the service of nobility, the establishment of the Univeresidy of Moscow and the Imperial Academy of Arts; she remains one of the most popular Russian monarchs due to her strong opposition to Prussian policies and her decision not to execute a single person during her reign.

Step into the turbulent narrative history of the 1917 political revolution that violently shattered the Romanov dynasty. Through the eyes of desperate factory workers, exhausted soldiers in muddy trenches, and doomed royals, experience the visceral collapse of an absolute monarchy. Perfect for a...

Experience the tense historical drama of a sprawling empire's violent uprising against absolute autocracy. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative plunges you into late nineteenth-century Russia, a massive land torn between glittering imperial courts and grinding poverty. Feel...

Witness the epic political history of how medieval principalities violently forged an enigmatic, global empire. Perfect for your morning commute, this gripping narrative sweeps across a millennium of turbulent geopolitical conflict. Discover the recurring clashes between absolute authority and...

Experience the atmospheric history of an empire where rigid autocracy collides with the fierce seeds of revolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating narrative transports you from the glittering salons of St. Petersburg to the brutal realities of rural serfdom. Feel the mounting...

The Russian Empire was the third-largest empire in world history, stretching over three continents. It played a major role in 1812-1814 in defeating Napoleon's ambitions to control Europe and expanded to the west and south. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the Russian Empire extended from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Black Sea in the south, from the Baltic Sea on the west to the Pacific Ocean, and (until 1867) into Alaska in North America in the east. Its wide disparities bred dissidence and rebellions; along with its enormous size, this made it a challenge to govern.

Ivan IV the Terrible was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1533 to 1547, then Tsar of All Russia until his death in 1584. He transformed Russia from a medieval state into an empire, though at immense cost to its people, and its broader, long-term economy. He was described as intelligent and devout, yet given to rages and prone to episodic outbreaks of mental instability that increased with his age. In one such outburst, he killed his son and heir Ivan Ivanovich, which left his younger son, pious but politically ineffectual, to inherit the throne.

Rusia ha sido durante mucho tiempo un país poderoso. Incluso hoy en día, Rusia es una de las grandes potencias del planeta. Sin embargo, la Rusia actual no es más que un vestigio del gran territorio que en su día constituyó la Rusia Imperial. El Imperio ruso se extendía por todos los continentes y, en un momento dado, la Rusia Imperial podía reclamar territorios desde Alaska hasta Polonia y casi todo lo demás.