Peter the Great: A Biography

by Lindsey Hughes

Book Overview

Peter the Great (1672-1725), tsar of Russia for forty-three years, was a dramatic, appealing, and unconventional character. This book provides a vivid sense of the dynamics of his life--both public and private--and his reign.

Drawing on his letters and papers, as well as on other contemporary accounts, the book provides new insights into Peter's complex character, giving information on his actions, deliberations, possessions, and significant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030010300X
• ISBN13: 9780300103007
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 4.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 19 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary