The Romanovs

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   E1. The Beginning Of A Dynasty

   Nov 4, 2013 · 60m

   The first episode opens in 1613 with the crowing of Michael Fyodorovich Romanov as Tsar of Russia, setting in motion the origins of the Romanov Dynasty. Co-ruling beside his father for a period of time, he exceeded expectations by restoring peace to a previously perilous relationship with both Sweden and Poland.

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   E2. The First Female Ruler Of Russia

   Nov 10, 2013 · 60m

   Episode 2 captures the reign of Tsarevna (Princess) Sophia Alekseyevna, the first female ruler of Russia, who displayed as much governing savvy and cruel tactics as her male counterparts.

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   E3. Peter the Great

   Nov 17, 2013 · 60m

   Few Tsars loom larger in the perception of the masses than Peter the Great, and he's the subject of the third episode in the series. Although he had tremendous foresight in his attempts to modernize Russia and enact effective foreign policies, Peter neglected to name an heir before his death in 1725. This ushers in the start of episode 4, which details the chaos that ensued amongst those with a thirst for power.

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   E4. Thirst For Power

   Nov 24, 2013 · 60m

   Although he had tremendous foresight in his attempts to modernize Russia and enact effective foreign policies, Peter neglected to name an heir before his death in 1725. This ushers in the start of episode 4, which details the chaos that ensued amongst those with a thirst for power.

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   E5. Catherine the Great

   Dec 1, 2013 · 60m

   Catherine the Great dominates the fifth episode. An unusually enlightened mind, enraptured by the poetry and philosophy of the time, she enjoyed tremendous public adoration throughout her eventful reign of over three decades.

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   E6. Napoleonic Wars

   Dec 8, 2013 · 60m

   Episode six details the ascension of Catherine's son Paul following her death in 1796. Reigning only for five short years, Paul was then succeeded by his own son, Alexander, who reigned during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars.

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