The Life Of Peter The Great: Formerly Emperor Of Russia (1813)

By John Bancks

Book Overview

The Life of Peter the Great: Formerly Emperor of Russia is a biography written by John Bancks in 1813. The book details the life of Peter the Great, who is considered one of the most important figures in Russian history. Peter the Great was a Tsar of Russia who ruled from 1682 to 1725 and is known for his modernization of Russia and his efforts to make it a major European power.The book begins with a brief overview of the state of Russia before Peter's reign and then moves on to detail his childhood and early years. It covers his ascension to the throne and his efforts to modernize Russia, including his establishment of a navy and his reforms in education, industry, and the military.The book also covers Peter's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his many mistresses. It discusses his military campaigns, including his wars with Sweden and the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, the book covers Peter's legacy and the impact he had on Russian history.Overall, The Life of Peter the Great: Formerly Emperor of Russia is a comprehensive biography of one of Russia's most important historical figures. It provides a detailed look at Peter's life, his accomplishments, and his impact on Russia and the world.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: 1165795280
• ISBN13: 9781165795284
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"