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Peter the Great's Secret Decree on Imperial Succession
In February 1722, Peter the Great shocked Russia by abolishing the centuries-old tradition of primogeniture and declaring that every reigning emperor had the right to name his own successor. This episode explores the origins, purpose, and catastrophic long-term consequences of Peter's decree — a law that would destabilize the Russian throne for nearly two centuries. Lucas and Luna discuss Peter's motivations, including his bitter conflict with his son Tsarevich Alexei, the trial and death of Alexei in 1718, and the influence of Western political thought on Peter's vision. They…
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