Peter the First (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258902315)

Peter The First: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Alexey Tolstoy. The book revolves around the life of Peter I, the first emperor of Russia, and his journey towards modernizing Russia. The novel takes the readers through Peter's childhood, his rise to power, and his efforts to transform Russia into a powerful European state. The book also delves into Peter's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers. The author portrays Peter as a complex character, who is both visionary and ruthless in his pursuit of power. The book is a fascinating account of one of the most important figures in Russian history, and it provides a unique insight into the politics and culture of the time. Overall, Peter The First: A Novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history and culture.This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexey Tolstoy
ISBN-10: 1258902311
ISBN-13: 9781258902315
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 774
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.63d