Peter the Great

By Georges Oudard

Book Overview

""Peter the Great"" by Georges Oudard is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential and controversial figures in Russian history. The book provides a detailed account of Peter's life, from his childhood and early years as Tsar, to his military campaigns and reforms that transformed Russia into a modern European power. Oudard delves into Peter's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and mistresses, as well as his struggles with alcoholism and mental illness. The author also explores the political and cultural context of Peter's reign, including the role of the Orthodox Church, the impact of Western ideas and technology, and the tensions between the nobility and the common people. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Peter's own writings and letters, ""Peter the Great"" offers a nuanced and compelling portrait of a complex and fascinating historical figure.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162789735
• ISBN13: 9781162789736
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"