Revolutions

10.64- The Origin of Dual Power Aug 09, 2021

The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet

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10.63- Abdication Aug 02, 2021

Good riddance to Dear Nicky.

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10.62- International Women's Day Jul 26, 2021

The February Revolution began on International Women's Day

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10.61- The Precipice Jul 19, 2021

Really should have called this episode The Verge.

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10.60- The Abyss That Lies Ahead Jul 12, 2021

Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it?

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10.59- Stupidity or Treason? Jul 04, 2021

You make the call.

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10.58- Inflation and Scarcity Jun 28, 2021

Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime.

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10.57 Great War Great Offensive Jun 14, 2021

Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive.

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10.56- Great War Great Retreat Jun 06, 2021

When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war.

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10.55- Whatever Happened To The International? May 31, 2021

Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die.

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10.54- War or Revolution May 24, 2021

War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution.

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10.53- The Balkans May 17, 2021

Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you.

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10.52- What You Already Know About The Origins of WWI May 10, 2021

You already know a lot actually!

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Supplemental: The Streets of Paris Apr 19, 2021

Au revoir Paris.

10.51- Our Friend Apr 12, 2021

A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing?

10.50- The Holy Man Apr 05, 2021

Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg.

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10.49- The Tsarevich Mar 29, 2021

Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more...

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10.48- The Death of Reform Mar 22, 2021

Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died.

10.47- The Duma of Lords and Lackeys Mar 15, 2021

After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with.

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10.46- The Permanent Revolution Mar 08, 2021

Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution?

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10.45- The Disunity Congresses Feb 28, 2021

Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite?

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10.44- Bolshevik Bank Heist Feb 21, 2021

Who expropriates the expropriators?

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10.43- The Coup of 1907 Jan 24, 2021

Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup?

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10.42- The Stolypin Reforms Jan 18, 2021

To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties.

10.41- The Duma of National Anger Jan 11, 2021

They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent.

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10.40- Relaunch and Recap Jan 03, 2021

Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...

What Happened Dec 25, 2020

Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me.

10.39- The End of Part I Apr 05, 2020

Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to.

10.38- The Days of Freedom Mar 29, 2020

The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days.

10.37- The General Strike Mar 22, 2020

That time everyone stayed home from work.

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10.36- The Bulygin Constitution Mar 15, 2020

When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped.

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10.35- Sinking Ships Mar 09, 2020

When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor.

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10.34- The Wave of Protest Mar 02, 2020

Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen.

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10.33- Bloody Sunday Feb 24, 2020

When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets.

10.32- The Union of Liberation Feb 17, 2020

The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904.

10.31- A Big Mistake Feb 10, 2020

What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose?

10.30- The SRs Feb 03, 2020

When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both?

10.29- Bolsheviks and Mensheviks Jan 27, 2020

When you have a majority, flaunt it.

10.28- The Spark Jan 20, 2020

To build a fire one first needs a spark.

Revolutions Podcast Update- The End Is Nigh? Jan 19, 2020

Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!

10.27- Coming Together Drifting Apart Dec 23, 2019

As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances.

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10.26- The Far East Dec 16, 2019

In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan.

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10.25- Senseless Dreams Dec 09, 2019

Someone was having senseless dreams alright.

10.24- The Union of Struggle for The Emancipation of the Working Class Dec 02, 2019

Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case.

10.23- On Agitation Nov 25, 2019

Why propagandize when you can agitate?

10.22- Vladimir and Nadya Nov 18, 2019

The great Marxist meet cute.

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10.21- The Socialist Revolutionaries Nov 10, 2019

Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation.

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10.20- The Liberal Tradition (Such As It Is) Nov 04, 2019

If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal.

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10.19- Nicky and Alix Oct 21, 2019

When Nicky met Alix...

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10.18- The Witte System Oct 14, 2019

If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.

10.17- The Emancipation of Labor Group Oct 07, 2019

Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did?

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10.16- The Russian Colony Sep 30, 2019

Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar.

10.15- The Tsar Must Die Sep 23, 2019

Kids today have no respect.

10.14- The Tsar Liberator Sep 16, 2019

After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform.

10.13- Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality Sep 09, 2019

Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism.

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10.12- The Decembrists Aug 26, 2019

In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists.

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10.11- War and Peace Aug 19, 2019

This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist

10.10- The Russian Empire Aug 05, 2019

Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great.

10.9- The Third Rome Jul 28, 2019

Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom!

10.8- The Red And The Black Jul 07, 2019

In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin.

10.7- The Paris Commune Revisited--Corrected Audio Jul 03, 2019

An earlier version of this episode had terrible metronome clicking. The file has been replaced, but if you're podcast app won't download the corrected version use this one instead.

10.7- Paris Commune Revisited Jul 01, 2019

Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.

10.6- True Liberty, True Equality, and True Fraternity Jun 24, 2019

All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses.

10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin Jun 17, 2019

Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits.

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10.4- Historical Materialism Jun 10, 2019

The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles?

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10.3- The Three Pillars of Marxism. Jun 03, 2019

According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general.”

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10.2- The Adventures of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels May 27, 2019

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes?

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10.1- The International Working Men's Association May 20, 2019

In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.

Revolutions Podcast Update May 13, 2019

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9.27- The Institutional Revolution Mar 12, 2019

The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end?

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9.26- The Last Caudillo Mar 04, 2019

It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close

9.25- Loyalty and Betrayal Feb 25, 2019

In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down.

9.24- Swinging From A Tree Feb 17, 2019

In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree.

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9.23- The Constitution of 1917 Feb 11, 2019

In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution.

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9.22- The Punitive Expedition Feb 04, 2019

In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again.

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9.21- Death To The Gringos Jan 27, 2019

In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos.

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9.20- The Guns of Veracruz Jan 21, 2019

Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris.

9.19- The Conventionists Jan 14, 2019

In October 1914 the Aguascalientes Convention met to decide the future of Mexico.

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9.18- The Fall of Huerta Dec 17, 2018

In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile.

9.17- The Occupation of Veracruz Dec 10, 2018

In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico.

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9.16- The Legend of Pancho Villa Dec 03, 2018

Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.

9.15- The Constitutionalists Nov 26, 2018

Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution...

9.14- The Ten Tragic Days Nov 19, 2018

Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting.

9.13- The Plan of Ayala Nov 12, 2018

After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends.

9.12- No Peace Nov 04, 2018

After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.

9.11- Not Quite President Madero Oct 29, 2018

In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem.

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9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost Oct 22, 2018

How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato

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Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong.

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9.09- The Tiger Oct 14, 2018

In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it.

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9.08- The Plan of San Luis Oct 08, 2018

Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work.

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9.07- Morelos Sep 24, 2018

Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata.

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9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910 Sep 17, 2018

After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word.

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9.05- The Creelman Interview Sep 10, 2018

Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell.

9.04- The Porfiriato Sep 03, 2018

Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him.

9.03- Mexico Aug 27, 2018

In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable.

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9.02- The Cry of Dolores Aug 20, 2018

In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.

9.01- New Spain Aug 12, 2018

Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2

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8.8- The Bloody Week Jun 25, 2018

The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week.

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8.7- Year 79 Jun 17, 2018

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8.6- The Commune Jun 13, 2018

The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.

8.5- The Cannons Jun 04, 2018

On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well.

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8.4- The Siege of Paris May 28, 2018

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8.3- The Government of National Defence May 20, 2018

In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution.

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8.2- The Franco-Prussian War May 13, 2018

Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire.

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8.1- The Second French Empire May 06, 2018

First as tragedy, then as farce.

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