WDF THINKS: A Tragic Heir
Added 2017-08-29 17:11:03 +0000 UTC[PATRONS] Hey guys, welcome to the first proper feature episode of WDF THINKS! Here we begin what will hopefully be a common trend, of releasing an episode in line with an accompanying blog post, so follow this link here if you're interested in checking the episode out.
http://www.wdfpodcast.com/thevassalstate/thetragicheir
Nikolai Ge's famous painting of the tense scene between Tsar and heir.
In this episode we examine the tragic but fascinating case of Alexis, son and heir to the greatest ruler Russia had ever known, Peter the Great. Peter did great things for Russia, and is rightly viewed today as a great reformer and thinker. Yet, as we discover here, Peter appreciated that such great gains came with a cost. His regime was vulnerable to inner revolt, and Peter was willing to do anything to find such revolts and squash them before they turned into an open rebellion.
Just how willing was he? The title says it all, but let's just say that when it came to fatherhood, Tsar Peter was anything but Great.
History friends and Patrons, I hope you've enjoyed this episode - make sure you let me know what you thought! Was Peter a bit mean or are we in no position to judge him considering the circumstances of the era? I want to know your thoughts! Thanksss so much for being a patron of this podcast, and remember that next Monday our podcast resumes at last! Did you miss me because I missed you! See you soon.
