The History of Peter the Great
Emperor of Russia
Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography & Memoir
| 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.
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.
