Rasputin and the Russian Revolution
Princess Catherine Radziwill exposes Rasputin as a charlatan and pawn of Germany in this two-part analysis. Part one discusses the social and religious climate in Russia before WWI and analyzes the particular cultural situation that allowed Rasputin to gain influence. She debunks claims of Rasputin's extraordinary influence in the Russian government, characterizing him instead as a hedonistic, illiterate peasant who was manipulated into furthering Germany's cause during the war. Firsthand accounts from Radziwill herself and others give an unprecedented look into Rasputin's life up to his assassination.
Part two discusses the monarchy and reasons for its collapse. Refuting the common belief that Rasputin brought down the monarchy, Radziwill primarily lays the blame on Alexandra Feodorovna, whom she characterizes as ignorant, spoiled, and self-centered. Radziwill traces a fascinating path from Nicholas II's coronation to the eventual disaster that befell his dynasty, with a full discussion of the political implications, at home and abroad. Lastly, the conclusion was written a year after the initial publication of the book and discusses the early stages of the Bolshevik Revolution. (Summary by Tatiana Chichilla)
Genre(s): Political Science, Modern (20th C), Christianity - Other
Language: English
Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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Play 00 | Introduction | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:09:42 |
Play 01 | Part 1 - Chapter I | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:26:09 |
Play 02 | Part 1 - Chapter II | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:38:28 |
Play 03 | Part 1 - Chapter III | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:23:47 |
Play 04 | Part 1 - Chapter IV | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:27:25 |
Play 05 | Part 1 - Chapter V | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:26:33 |
Play 06 | Part 1 - Chapter VI | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:27:37 |
Play 07 | Part 1 - Chapter VII | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:28:32 |
Play 08 | Part 1 - Chapter VIII | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:24:54 |
Play 09 | Part 1 - Chapter IX | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:09:45 |
Play 10 | Part 2 - Chapter I | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:27:44 |
Play 11 | Part 2 - Chapter II | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:31:00 |
Play 12 | Part 2 - Chapter III | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:40:48 |
Play 13 | Part 2 - Chapter IV | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:38:21 |
Play 14 | Part 2 - Chapter V | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:16:01 |
Play 15 | Part 3 - Conclusion | Tatiana Chichilla |
00:22:02 |