The Reforms of Peter the Great: Progress Through Violence in Russia

By Evgenii V. Anisimov, J T Alexander, J.T. Alexander

Book Overview

Aims to provide an exciting and psychologically penetrating account of the life of Russia's 18th century tsar/reformer and the theme of progress through violence in Russia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563240483
• ISBN13: 9781563240485
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Definitely worth reading!

Now, I have been taking a Russian history class, so it was required to pick up a couple of history books to read. This one was an excellent book, though at times, facts and figures bog the reader down. Overall, Anisimov clearly unfolds the story of Peter I's reforms, while occasionally sneaking in some wry wit. Some of his remarks almost made me laugh out loud!!Definitely a must have for anybody interested in Peter I!

Well written, informative, eye opening.

This is a well written book, linking Peter's reforms to the political culture of Russia and the USSR. Anisimov is in agreement with Voloshin in describing Peter as the first Bolshevik. If you love Russian history, and if you want to understand the people of this fascinating country, this book is a must--have!!!