Peter the Great, His Life and WorldKnopf, 1980 - 909 pagine This meticulous biography of the notorious Russian ruler examines his background and accomplishments, detailing the armed conflicts during his reign and scrutinizing his transformation of medieval Russia into modern Russia. |
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Old Muscovy | 3 |
Peters Childhood | 18 |
A Maiden of Great Intelligence | 31 |
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