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Title: The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia

Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia" by Voltaire is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book presents a detailed examination of the life and reign of Peter the Great, focusing on his efforts to reform and modernize Russia, expanding its territories and influence. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding the vast and complex state of Russia before and during Peter's rule, highlighting its geography, population, customs, and the socio-political challenges the country faced. The opening of the book begins with a thorough description of the geography and early history of Russia, emphasizing its immense size and the sparse population relative to its land area. Voltaire outlines the social conditions existing before Peter the Great's rise, detailing customs, religious practices, and the significance of various provinces. The narrative progresses to introduce the royal lineage and political struggles that preceded Peter's reign, including the turmoil arising from the succession issues following the death of czar Theodore and the revolt among the Strelitzes instigated by Peter's half-sister, Sophia. These elements establish a foundation for understanding the context in which Peter would become a pivotal figure in Russian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Voltaire, 1694-1778

Translator: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771

EBook No.: 42540

Published: Apr 15, 2013

Downloads: 153

Language: English

Subject: Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725

Subject: Russia -- History -- Peter I, 1689-1725

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia

Note: Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia" by Voltaire is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book presents a detailed examination of the life and reign of Peter the Great, focusing on his efforts to reform and modernize Russia, expanding its territories and influence. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding the vast and complex state of Russia before and during Peter's rule, highlighting its geography, population, customs, and the socio-political challenges the country faced. The opening of the book begins with a thorough description of the geography and early history of Russia, emphasizing its immense size and the sparse population relative to its land area. Voltaire outlines the social conditions existing before Peter the Great's rise, detailing customs, religious practices, and the significance of various provinces. The narrative progresses to introduce the royal lineage and political struggles that preceded Peter's reign, including the turmoil arising from the succession issues following the death of czar Theodore and the revolt among the Strelitzes instigated by Peter's half-sister, Sophia. These elements establish a foundation for understanding the context in which Peter would become a pivotal figure in Russian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Voltaire, 1694-1778

Translator: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771

EBook No.: 42540

Published: Apr 15, 2013

Downloads: 153

Language: English

Subject: Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725

Subject: Russia -- History -- Peter I, 1689-1725

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.