S4 – Interview 1: Douglas Smith
From Unobscured by iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
January 5, 2022 · 1h 58m · Season 4
About this episode
An interview with historian Douglas Smith about his book on Rasputin's life and influence.
Our interview with Douglas Smith, award-winning historian, author, and translator. His book "Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs" is a major study of Rasputin's rise and influence, and the very best historical work available on the life, death, and legacy of the Siberian peasant who became advisor to the Tsar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Douglas Smith
Topics covered
- Rasputin
- history
- influence
- Romanovs
- interview
Keywords
- Rasputin
- historian
- Douglas Smith
- Romanovs
- interview
- history
- influence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Grim & Mild
Books & works: Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs
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