Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More - Captivating History Audiobook

Written by Captivating History
Read by Desmond Manny
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Russia, or the Russian Federation, as it is officially known, is the world’s largest country and covers almost a sixth of the global landmass. The country is often associated with harsh climates and autocratic government. The shadow of communism and the Cold War continues to influence global attitudes toward Russia.

This new Captivating History audiobook serves as an overview of Russian history over the span of more than a millennium, from the foundation of the Russian state by the Viking Prince Rurik in AD 862 until the collapse of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991.

In Russian History: A Captivating Guide to the History of Russia, Including Events Such as the Mongol Invasion, the Napoleonic Invasion, Reforms of Peter the Great, the Fall of the Soviet Union, and More, you will discover topics such as:

The foundation of Rus
The Christianization of Rus
The fragmentation and subjugation of Rus
The rise of Muscovy
Overthrowing the Tatar yoke
Gathering the Russian lands
The birth of a dynasty
The road to reform
Imperial majesty
Enlightened despotism
Reform and reaction
War and revolution
Terror and upheaval
The Great Patriotic War
Cold War
Reform and collapse
And much, much more!

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Desmond Manny
Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War