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Peter the Great : his life and world by Massie, Robert K.;Emperor of Russia Peter I is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned co-tsar at the age of ten. Robert K. Massie delves deep into the life of this captivating historical figure, chronicling the pivotal events that shaped a boy into a legend--including his "incognito" travels in Europe, his unquenchable curiosity about Western ways, his obsession with the sea and establishment of the stupendous Russian navy, his creation of an unbeatable army, his transformation of Russia, and his relationships with those he loved most: Catherine, the robust yet gentle peasant, his loving mistress, wife, and successor; and Menshikov, the charming, bold, unscrupulous prince who rose to wealth and power through Peter's friendship. Impetuous and stubborn, generous and cruel, tender and unforgiving, a man of enormous energy and complexity, Peter the Great is brought fully to life.

Who reads Peter the Great : his life and world?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Massie, Robert K.;Emperor of Russia Peter I
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicholson history;Ballantine Books
Published
1986
Language
EN
ISBN
9781842121160
Category
history
Subjects
Memoir, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Rating
4.23 / 5 (8,455 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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