Peter The Great: His Life And World

Peter The Great: His Life And World

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Robert K. Massie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wings Books, New York, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Robert K. Massie's Peter The Great: His Life And World presents a monumental account of one of history's most transformative figures. This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous reign and personal struggles of the Russian tsar who dragged his nation into the modern era. Massie masterfully illustrates the political machinations, military campaigns, and cultural reforms that defined Peter's quest to westernize Russia. The narrative uncovers the complex character of a ruler driven by ambition and a relentless will, offering an intimate portrait alongside a sweeping historical panorama. It details the profound impact of his policies, which reshaped a continent and left an indelible mark on global history.

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Description

Author: Robert K. Massie
Binding: Hardback
Published: Wings Books, New York, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Robert K. Massie's Peter The Great: His Life And World presents a monumental account of one of history's most transformative figures. This compelling biography chronicles the tumultuous reign and personal struggles of the Russian tsar who dragged his nation into the modern era. Massie masterfully illustrates the political machinations, military campaigns, and cultural reforms that defined Peter's quest to westernize Russia. The narrative uncovers the complex character of a ruler driven by ambition and a relentless will, offering an intimate portrait alongside a sweeping historical panorama. It details the profound impact of his policies, which reshaped a continent and left an indelible mark on global history.