About this episode
Historian Antony Beevor discusses Rasputin's life and influence on the Romanov dynasty.
Rasputin, the enigmatic figure of Russian history, has fascinated generations with his larger-than-life persona and controversial role in the downfall of the Romanov dynasty. In this podcast, historian Antony Beevor delves into his new book, "Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs," unpacking the complex layers of Rasputin's life, his influence on the imperial family, and the profound implications for Russian history. Grab a copy of Rasputin https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781399617628 Keep up with date with Antony via his website https://www.antonybeevor.com/ To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: History with Jackson
Guest: Antony Beevor
Topics covered
- Rasputin
- Russian history
- Romanov dynasty
- historical influence
- biography
- political intrigue
Keywords
- Rasputin
- Antony Beevor
- Romanovs
- Russian history
- historical biography
- political influence
- dynasty downfall
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Organizations: Acast, Patreon, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok
Books & works: Rasputin and the Downfall of the Romanovs
Places: Russia, Romanov dynasty
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