{"product_id":"the-pupils-of-peter-the-robert-etc-bain-9781163360699","title":"The Pupils of Peter the Great","description":"The Pupils of Peter the Great is a historical book written by Robert Bain. The book tells the story of the young men who were trained by Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia, to become his closest advisors and military leaders. The book covers the period from the late 17th century to the early 18th century, when Russia was undergoing a period of transformation and modernization under Peter's rule.The book explores the lives of the young men who were selected by Peter to be his pupils, including their backgrounds, personalities, and experiences. It also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Sweden, the struggle for power within the royal court, and the challenges of modernizing a vast and diverse empire.Throughout the book, Bain provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events of the time, drawing on a wide range of sources including diaries, letters, and official documents. He also offers insights into the personalities of Peter and his pupils, and the complex relationships that developed between them.Overall, The Pupils of Peter the Great is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important periods in Russian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia, the development of modern Europe, or the lives of great leaders and their followers.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Etc Bain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163360694\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163360699\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d","brand":"Robert Etc Bain","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48993621967103,"sku":"9781163360699","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pupils-of-peter-the-robert-etc-bain-9781163360699","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}