History In Five Minutes Podcast

  No institution went untouched by Peter the Great. In the early 1700s he took the Russian Empire -- considered by Europeans to be a backward Asiatic monster stuck in the Middle Ages -- and forced it into the modern era. He accomplished despite being the unwanted 14th child of his father, exiled as a boy. Things became no easier when he ascended the throne. Everyone opposed his reforms, included his boyars, state ministers, religious clergy, and peasants. How did he stand against his own people and win? Find out in this episode. WANT FREE ACCESS TO AN ONLINE COURSE ABOUT WINSTON CHURCHILL? READ BELOW This episode is brought to you by Hillsdale College. They would like to invite you to learn more about the incredible life of this fascinating man -- one of the greatest leaders and statesmen of our time: Winston Churchill. You can get exclusive access to this new free online course studying the life of Churchill by going to Hillsdale.edu/h5m and signing up today. Almost a million people have taken Hillsdal