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Peter the Great

By Robert K. Massie
Series: Great Lives
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Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie is a captivating biography that delves into the life of Russia's most transformative tsar. The book explores Peter's ambitious vision of modernising and expanding his empire, detailing his numerous reforms in areas such as military, government, and culture. Through vivid storytelling, Massie illustrates how Peter's relentless energy and visionary leadership significantly shaped the course of Russian history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical figures who reshaped the world, particularly through dramatic and transformative leadership. It delves into the dynamic life of a towering personality who modernised his nation and left a profound impact on history, making it a captivating read for those interested in vivid storytelling and historical analysis.

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Peter the Great

A Pulitzer Prize-winning study of the Peter the Great, the ruler who brought Russia from darkness into light.

A pulitzer prize-winning study of the Peter the Great, the ruler who brought Russia from darkness into light.

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The Pulitzer prizewinning biography of Peter the Great, the ruler who brought Russia from darkness into light.

Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, Robert K. Massie unfolds the extraordinary story of Peter the Great. A volatile feudal tsar with a taste for barbaric torture; a progressive and enlightened reformer of government and science; Peter the Great embodied the greatest strengths and weaknesses of Russia while being at the very forefront of her development.

Robert K. Massie delves deep into Peter's life and character, chronicling the pivotal events that transformed the boy tsar into a national icon. His portrayal of the complexities and contradictions of this most energetic of Russian rulers brings a towering historical figure unforgettably to life.

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Peter the Great by Robert K. Massie is described as enthralling and as fascinating as a novel, capturing readers' attention through its narrative. It is considered urgently readable and showcases the talent of a master of narrative history, receiving accolades for its exceptional storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801102773

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Illustration: 1 x 8pp colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 60.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 1071g

Pages: 1040

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Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies Robert K. Massie Royalty & Religion Biographies Series: Great Lives

About the Author

Robert K. Massie was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and studied American history at Yale and European history at Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. He was president of the Authors Guild from 1987 to 1991. His books include Nicholas and Alexandra; The Romanovs: The Final Chapter; Dreadnought; Castles of Steel; and Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman.

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