The Modernisation of Russia, 1676-1825

by Simon Dixon

Book Overview

This is an analytical account of a colorful period in Russian history, which is accessible to undergraduates of European and Russian history, as well as to the nonspecialist reader. Central to a discussion that emphasizes Russia's place in Europe are the much misunderstood personalities of some remarkable rulers, such as Peter the Great, Catherine the Great and Alexander I. Their reigns are set in the context of wider developments in social, economic,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052137961X
• ISBN13: 9780521379618
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.9"