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A Visit To St. Petersburg, In The Winter Of 1829-30 (1838)

A Visit To St. Petersburg, In The Winter Of 1829-30 (1838)

Raikes, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1164556053
ISBN13: 9781164556053
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Visit to St. Petersburg, in the Winter of 1829-30 is a travelogue written by Thomas Raikes in 1838. The book chronicles Raikes' journey to St. Petersburg, Russia during the winter of 1829-30. Raikes was a British diplomat and his account provides a unique perspective on the city and its people during this time period. He describes the grandeur of the Winter Palace and the opulence of the Russian court, as well as the harsh living conditions of the city's poorer residents. Raikes also offers insights into the political and social climate of Russia at the time, including its relationship with Britain. Overall, A Visit to St. Petersburg is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and an important historical document for anyone interested in Russian history, culture, and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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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