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Royal Cousins at War

Royal Cousins at War

20146.31 Season2 EpisodesEnded

Overview

At the time World War I broke out, the King of England, the Czar of Russia, and the Kaiser of Germany were first cousins. This two-part series looks at the role played by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. Mismanaging their countries and mishandling foreign policy, they failed to adapt to the forces of nationalism and democracy, and so brought tumbling down their own ideal of a Europe governed by the descendants of Queen Victoria. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the problems had set in much earlier. A two part miniseries.

Created by Denys Blakeway
Produced by Denys Blakeway, Richard Sanders
NetworksBBC Two

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Top Cast

Tamsin Greig

Tamsin Greig

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Themes & Keywords

monarchyworld war iminiseriespalace intrigue

About Royal Cousins at War

Royal Cousins at War is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of monarchy, world war i, miniseries, palace intrigue. Created by Denys Blakeway, it stars Tamsin Greig. At the time World War I broke out, the King of England, the Czar of Russia, and the Kaiser of Germany were first cousins. This two-part series looks at the role played by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and King George V of England, and their relationships with each other, in the outbreak of war. Mismanaging their countries and mishandling foreign policy, they failed to adapt to the forces of nationalism and democracy, and so brought tumbling down their own ideal of a Europe governed by the descendants of Queen Victoria. While it was war that delivered the final blow, this fascinating series shows how the problems had set in much earlier. A two part miniseries.

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