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A detailed and fascinating biography of an important figure in world history. Peter I the Great or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov ruled Russia and later the Russian Empire from 1682 until his death, jointly ruling before 1696 with his weak and sickly half-brother, Ivan V. Peter the... Read Full Overview

Peter the Great "There were a great many persons who were ambitious of having a share of the power which the young Czar thus left in the hands of his subordinates; and, among these, perhaps the most ambitious of all was the Princess Sophia, Theodore's sister, who was all this... Read Full Overview

A clear and structured account of Peter the Great, examining his role in transforming Russia into a major European power.

In Peter the Great, Jacob Abbott presents a detailed narrative of the Russian ruler's life, tracing his early years, his rise to... Read Full Overview

Step into the pages of history and uncover the incredible true story of Peter the Great, Russia's legendary modernizing Czar.

In his engaging book "Peter the Great", Jacob Abbott chronicles the ruler's fascinating rise to power as a young boy and his tireless mission... Read Full Overview

"A ruler that has but an army has one hand, but he who has a navy has both."

―Peter the Great

- Includes the Original Illustrations

Discover the dramatic story of the ruler who transformed Russia into a great European power in this engaging biography of ambition, reform, and empire.

Using original research and documentation, master storyteller Jacob Abbott once again weaves his magic to transform dry history into an intensely readable and action-packed epic, this time turning his attention to the story of Peter the Great. Starting with the family intrigues... Read Full Overview

A clear and structured account of Peter the Great, examining his role in transforming Russia into a major European power.

In Peter the Great, Jacob Abbott presents a detailed narrative of the Russian ruler's life, tracing his early years, his rise to... Read Full Overview

The circumstances under which Peter the Great came to the throne form a very remarkable-indeed, in some respects, quite a romantic story. The name of his father, who reigned as Emperor of Russia from 1645 to 1676, was Alexis Michaelowitz. In the course of his life, this Emperor... Read Full Overview

Peter The Great

Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books. He was born in Hallowell, Maine. He attended the Hallowell Academy. From 1825 to 1829 was professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Amherst College; was licensed to preach... Read Full Overview