Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?

About this episode

This episode explores the potential impact of King George V's decisions on the fate of the Romanovs during the Russian Revolution.

When the Russian Revolution erupted in 1917, Tsar Nicholas II and his family looked to one man who might save them: King George V of Britain, his own cousin. Britain initially offered the Romanovs refuge, but the offer was suddenly withdrawn. Why did the king change his mind, and could that decision have sealed the Romanovs’ fate? Cast List: Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Eric Meyers

Topics covered

• Russian Revolution
• Romanovs
• British monarchy
• historical decisions
• refuge
• family ties

Keywords

• George V
• Romanovs
• Tsar Nicholas II
• refuge
• Russian Revolution
• historical analysis

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Organizations: Like A Shot Entertainment

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