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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 11 MIN

A Short History of the World Chapter 66 - The Revolution and Famine in Russia

from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells

In which the weary and immense Russian Empire, beleaguered by war and inefficiency, undergoes a profound upheaval as the Tsardom collapses under the weight of military disaster and internal strife, leading to revolutionary fervour and the rise of new, fervently ideological powers. Amid famine, mutiny, and foreign interventions, a beleaguered nation grapples with the daunting task of rebuilding its shattered social and economic order, revealing the profound challenges of revolution and recovery.

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