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Peter The Great

by Kathleen McDermott,
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
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Peter the Great, czar of Russia, conqueror and reformer, tyrant and visionary, transformed his country from an isolated medieval kingdom into one of the great powers of Europe. An intelligent and spirited youth, Peter grew to be a man of prodigious appetites and ambitions. Known in his homeland as the Teacher of His People, Peter was also their oppressor, his reign often being bloody and cruel. Yet, his impact on Russia lingers till today-unequalled in that nation's long and turbulent history.

This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' World Leaders - Past and Present series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.

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Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction

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Peter the Great, czar of Russia, conqueror and reformer, tyrant and visionary, transformed his country from an isolated medieval kingdom into one of the great powers of Europe. An intelligent and spirited youth, Peter grew to be a man of prodigious appetites and ambitions. Known in his homeland as the Teacher of His People, Peter was also their oppressor, his reign often being bloody and cruel. Yet, his impact on Russia lingers till today-unequalled in that nation's long and turbulent history.

This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' World Leaders - Past and Present series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.

Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction