Russia in the Age of Peter the Great

This history of Peter the Great and the Russia he governed discusses Russia's foreign policy, the army and navy, economy, governing institutions, society, arts,... » 

This history of Peter the Great and the Russia he governed discusses Russia's foreign policy, the army and navy, economy, governing institutions, society, arts, education, and religion. The author explores the experience of women, and investigates court life, entertainments and popular culture. «