Peter the Great

by Stephen J. Lee

Book Overview

Peter the Great, whose reign saw the explosion of Russia onto the European scene, has become a legendary figure in history, as well as the subject of abiding controversy over the past two decades. Does he deserve the title 'The Great'? Was he 'enlightened' or 'barbaric'? Were his domestic reforms planned, or introduced as a direct result of the needs of war? Peter the Great answers key questions about his territorial expansion and domestic reforms...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415092795
• ISBN13: 9780415092791
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"