Wars involving the Russian Empire
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Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss why Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812, thought he was victorious yet had to retreat, losing most of his army and, soon after, his empire.
19 September 2019
Featuring: Janet Hartley, Michael Rowe, Michael Rapport
The Boxer Rebellion
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Boxer Rebellion, when the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists purged China of foreign influences in the summer of 1900.
19 March 2009
Featuring: Frances Wood, Rana Mitter, R. G. Tiedemann
HistoryWars involving FranceWars involving the United StatesWars involving the United KingdomPersecution of ChristiansUnited States Marine Corps in the 18th and 19th centuriesWars involving JapanWars involving the Russian EmpireWars involving the Habsburg monarchyRebellions in the Qing dynasty, Eight BannersThe Russo-Japanese War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Japan's unexpected victory over Russia in 1904-5 which gave Japan a new status in the world and pushed Russia into revolution.
1 April 2021
Featuring: Simon Dixon, Naoko Shimazu, Oleg Benesch