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_aVoltaire, _d1694-1778 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-04-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia" by Voltaire is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book presents a detailed examination of the life and reign of Peter the Great, focusing on his efforts to reform and modernize Russia, expanding its territories and influence. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding the vast and complex state of Russia before and during Peter's rule, highlighting its geography, population, customs, and the socio-political challenges the country faced. The opening of the book begins with a thorough description of the geography and early history of Russia, emphasizing its immense size and the sparse population relative to its land area. Voltaire outlines the social conditions existing before Peter the Great's rise, detailing customs, religious practices, and the significance of various provinces. The narrative progresses to introduce the royal lineage and political struggles that preceded Peter's reign, including the turmoil arising from the succession issues following the death of czar Theodore and the revolt among the Strelitzes instigated by Peter's half-sister, Sophia. These elements establish a foundation for understanding the context in which Peter would become a pivotal figure in Russian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPeter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725 | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- History -- Peter I, 1689-1725 | ||
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_aSmollett, T. _q(Tobias), _d1721-1771 |
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