The Pupils of Peter the Great

By Robert Nisbet Bain

Book Overview

The Pupils of Peter the Great is a historical book written by Robert Bain. The book is a comprehensive study of the reign of Peter the Great, who was a Russian Tsar from 1682 to 1725. It focuses on the people who were close to Peter the Great and who helped him shape the Russia we know today. The book examines the lives of the Tsar's closest advisors, including his friends, family members, and military commanders. It also looks at the lives of some of the most prominent figures of the time, including the philosopher and writer Voltaire, who visited Russia during Peter's reign. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural changes that took place during Peter's reign, and how these changes impacted Russia's future. The Pupils of Peter the Great is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Russian history, and it provides a unique insight into one of the most important periods in the country's history.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: 1162795190
• ISBN13: 9781162795195
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"