The Reforms of Peter the Great: Progress Through Violence in Russia

by Evgenii V. Anisimov, J T Alexander, J.T. Alexander

Book Overview

This psychologically penetrating revisionist account of the life and rule of Rusia's 18th-century Tsar-reformer develops an important theme - that is, what happens when the drive for "progress" is linked to an autocratic, expansionist impulse rather than to a larger goal of human emancipation? And, what has been the price of power - both for Peter and for Russia?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563240483
• ISBN13: 9781563240485
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Definitely worth reading!

Now, I have been taking a Russian history class, so it was required to pick up a couple of history books to read. This one was an excellent book, though at times, facts and figures bog the reader down. Overall, Anisimov clearly unfolds the story of Peter I's reforms, while occasionally sneaking in some wry wit. Some of his remarks almost made me laugh out loud!!Definitely a must have for anybody interested in Peter I!

Well written, informative, eye opening.

This is a well written book, linking Peter's reforms to the political culture of Russia and the USSR. Anisimov is in agreement with Voloshin in describing Peter as the first Bolshevik. If you love Russian history, and if you want to understand the people of this fascinating country, this book is a must--have!!!