Empire of the Tsars: Romanov Russia with Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley takes viewers on an epic journey through the history of the Romanov dynasty from its inception with Mikhail Romanov to Peter the Greats transformative reign emphasizing the Romanovs contributions to the arts and their impact on ordinary Russians In 1613 sixteen year old Mikhail Romanov was plucked from obscurity and offered the crown of Russia Granted absolute power Mikhail began the

Lucy Worsley examines the reign of Catherine the Great and the conflict with Napoleonic France set against the backdrop of War and Peace Delve into the construction of grand Romanov palaces in the 18th century including Peterhof Explore Catherines rise to power and her significant impact on Russia Learn about the French invasion of Russia in 1812 the pivotal Battle of Borodino and the eventual

Lucy Worsley delves into the final century of the Romanov dynastys rule in Russia Learn about the challenges faced by four tsars who grappled with pressures for constitutional reform and revolution from 1825 to 1918 Explore their attempts to change the system including the emancipation of serfs in 1861 Delve into the influence of individuals like Rasputin on the last tsar Nicholas II