Janet Hartley
Professor emeritus of International History, LSE
3 episodes
Covers topics in categories such as:
CultureWars involving FranceMembers of the Prussian Academy of SciencesWars involving the Russian EmpireLeaders who took power by coup19th-century conflicts19th century in the Russian EmpireHistoryVladimir LeninGerman art collectors, Recipients of the Order of the White Eagle (Poland), People of the War of the Bavarian Succession, 18th-century art collectors
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
Also featuring: Michael Rowe, Michael Rapport
The Building of St Petersburg
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the building of St Petersburg, Peter the Great's showcase city for a modern, European Russia.
23 April 2009
Also featuring: Simon Dixon, Anthony Cross
Catherine the Great
Melvyn Bragg discusses Catherine the Great who set out to transform Russia from a semi-barbaric country into a model of the ideals of the 18th century French Enlightenment.
23 February 2006
Also featuring: Simon Dixon, Tony Lentin