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  • 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
  • Written by: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Desmond Manny
  • Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins
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Russian History

Written by: Captivating History
Narrated by: Desmond Manny
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Discover the captivating history of Russia!

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!

So, listen to this audiobook now if you want to discover more about the startling history of Russia!

©2018 Captivating History (P)2018 Captivating History
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  • Categories: History

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Poor job

I had searched for a book on Russian history and picked this one as the best (frankly, Audible's choice is slim!). Based on reviews that I had read, I did expect kind of a whirlwind through the great long history of this nation, but COME ON! The course just blew through decades and millennia. However what I disliked the most was the presenter. At first I thought I was not recognizing the names of the historical people or cities. No.. The reader was simply misspelling them so badly they were unrecognizable. Ok, I understand some of the longer Russian names might be difficult for an English speaker to pronounce (although, hey, how about a little prep and training?), but calling the capital of Latvia "Ryga" rather than Riga? Felt like my 12yo daughter was reading the book for the first time, pronouncing the names whichever way she was feeling, not caring if it's right or wrong. Poor, poor, poor. Had much higher expectations. I did listen to the end, but will definitely be looking for a different book on the same subject.

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