01949cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500200014326400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000310034950800330038052010310041353400450144465300420148965300440153185600430157599900170161821889UtSlPG20260610133514.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aAbbott, Jacob,d1803-187910aPeter the Great 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-21  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Peter the Great" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and reign of Peter the Great, focusing on his rise to power, his efforts to modernize Russia, and the political intrigues that shaped his rule. It aims to offer readers insight into the transformative period of Russian history led by this significant figure.  At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the complex familial dynamics within the Russian royal family, particularly the rivalry between Peter and his half-sister, Sophia. Following the death of their father, tensions rise as Peter, still a child, is proclaimed emperor, while Sophia maneuvers for power, employing espionage and manipulation to maintain her influence. The opening sets the stage for Peter's emergence as a strong leader against the backdrop of conspiracy and political strife, foreshadowing his future struggles and the monumental changes he would bring to Russia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPeter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725  aRussia -- History -- Peter I, 1689-172540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21889  c63033d63033