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Peter the Great

Peter the Great

His Life and World
BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
1136
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

Robert K. Massie's biography examines the life of Peter the Great, the Russian ruler who dramatically reshaped his nation. Discover how Peter moved Russia from a medieval state to a more modern power, facing numerous challenges along the way. This detailed account explores his reign and the significant impact he had on Russian history.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveThought-ProvokingIntellectual
Morally Grey

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir History Military History

About the author

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Robert K. Massie

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1929, Robert K. Massie studied history at Yale University and Oxford University before embarking on" a highly successful career as writer and editor. Among the publications with which the author has been associated are Newsweek, USA-1, The Saturday Evening Post, The Reporter, Saturday Review, The New York Times Magazine, and The New York Times Book Review. Mr. Massie currently lives in Irvington, New York, with his wife and three children. The affliction of the au...