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Peter the Great: The Tsar Who Remade Russia

Peter the Great: The Tsar Who Remade Russia

Harcourt, Edward

Paperback

Historical FiguresMilitary StrategyRussian History

ISBN13: 9798184812380
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 29 2026
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In Peter the Great: The Tsar Who Remade Russia, Edward Harcourt brings to life the ruler who transformed Russia from a traditional Muscovite kingdom into a rising European empire. Ascending the throne amid political turmoil, Peter launched sweeping reforms that reshaped the military, government, economy, and culture of his vast realm. From the Kremlin in Moscow to the founding of St Petersburg on the Baltic, his reign altered the course of Russian history.

Drawing on royal decrees, diplomatic correspondence, military records, and contemporary accounts, Harcourt traces Peter's relentless drive to modernize his state. He explores the creation of a professional army and navy, the restructuring of government, the expansion of imperial power, and the profound social changes imposed upon the Russian elite. Alongside these achievements, he examines the immense human cost of reform, including political repression and the tragic conflict with Peter's own son.

More than the story of a remarkable monarch, this book reveals how one ruler reshaped the institutions and ambitions of an empire whose influence would extend far beyond his lifetime. Peter's reign left a legacy that continued to define Russia for generations, making him one of the most consequential rulers in world history.

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