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The History Of Peter The Great, Emperor Of Russia

The History Of Peter The Great, Emperor Of Russia

Voltaire
Smollett

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054833806X
ISBN13: 9780548338063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2007
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia is a biographical account of the life and reign of Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, written by the French Enlightenment philosopher and author, Voltaire. The book covers Peter's rise to power, his major military campaigns, his reforms of the Russian state and society, and his personal life. It also explores the wider political and cultural context of Europe in the early 18th century, and the impact of Peter's rule on Russia's subsequent history. Voltaire's account is known for its lively and engaging style, and its sympathetic portrayal of Peter as a visionary ruler who transformed Russia from a backward and isolated state into a major European power. The book is a classic of Enlightenment literature and a key work in the history of Russia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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