Peter The Great

Emperor of Russia The history of Peter The Great starting with his birth in 1672 until his death in 1725. The book covers his reign, military conquests, and the tragic conflict with his son, Alexis. Peter is remembered for developing Russia into a major military and cultural power of Europe.  He founded the city of Saint Petersburg and many Russian government institutions can trace their origins to his reign. First published in 1859, this edition is derived from original book with 12 original black & white illustrations.  As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.