Peter the Great by Lindsey Hughes
A biography of Peter the Great (1672-1725). It tells his story from birth to death in 12 chapters, including two final chapters on his legacy and posthumous reputation, with the aim of providing a vivid sense of the dynamics of his life and reign. The focus is firmly on Peter himself.
'The most comprehensive study of Petrine Russia available in English' Richard Pipes 'Hughes' beautifully written book.. will without doubt long remain the standard text' Nikolai Tolstoy
Lindsey Hughes is Professor of Russian History at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London. She is also the author of Russia in the Age of Peter the Great (ISBN 0 300 08266 5, pb. [pound]12.95*), also published by Yale University Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300094268 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300094264 |
| Title | Peter the Great |
| Author | Lindsey Hughes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2002-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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