The History of Peter the Great

Emperor of Russia

Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography & Memoir
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Author: Voltaire ISBN: 9781776585052
Publisher: The Floating Press Publication: September 1, 2014
Imprint: The Floating Press Language: English
Author: Voltaire
ISBN: 9781776585052
Publisher: The Floating Press
Publication: September 1, 2014
Imprint: The Floating Press
Language: English
French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire saw much to admire in Russian emperor Peter the Great. Most significantly, Voltaire admired Peter's tireless efforts to drag Russia from its medieval mindset and thrust it into an age of rationality. This exhaustive biography focuses more on Peter's philosophy and values than his wartime exploits.
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French Enlightenment thinker Voltaire saw much to admire in Russian emperor Peter the Great. Most significantly, Voltaire admired Peter's tireless efforts to drag Russia from its medieval mindset and thrust it into an age of rationality. This exhaustive biography focuses more on Peter's philosophy and values than his wartime exploits.

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