The Daughter of Peter the Great

By Robert Etc Bain

Book Overview

The Daughter of Peter the Great is a historical novel written by Robert Bain. It tells the story of Anna Petrovna, the daughter of Peter the Great, who is raised in a strict and regimented environment at the Russian court. Anna is a headstrong and intelligent young woman who struggles to find her place in a society that is dominated by men. She falls in love with a young officer named Alexei, but their love is forbidden by her father, who arranges a marriage for her with a German prince. Anna rebels against her father's wishes and elopes with Alexei, but their happiness is short-lived as they are caught and punished severely. The novel explores themes of love, rebellion, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society where tradition and conformity are valued above all else. It is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in 18th century Russia, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Romanovs.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: 1417970758
• ISBN13: 9781417970759
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"