量子资源网提供本资源 <> Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries. It’s an eic tale that includes giant figures such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, the devastating struggle against Naoleon in 1812, and the shocking murders of Nicholas II and his family in 1918 which brought the dynasty to a brutal end. The Romanovs were the most owerful Euroean monarchs since the Middle Ages, wielding unmatched authority into the 20th century. &Lucy will see how they embraced and sonsored the arts on an astonishing scale, commissioning artworks and building sectacular alaces that still dazzle today. Yet many ordinary Russians were little better than slaves, and the failure of the Romanovs to address their condition would ultimately lead to revolution. In this new three-art series, Lucy will aly her characteristic insight, attention to detail and wit to the Romanov dynasty. Her understanding of royal tradition and culture, and her gift for bringing historical characters vividly to life, will create a fresh and comelling account of this unique royal family.
