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Book Synopsis: ‘This victory’, exulted Peter the Great, ‘has laid the final stone in the foundations of St Petersburg!’ The Battle of Poltava, 1709, marks the birth of the Tsar’s vast Russian Empire. In 1700, seeking to open Russian trade routes to the West, the Tsar combined with Denmark, Saxony and Poland to attack Swedish hegemony in the North. Against the odds, King Charles XII of Sweden subdued the hostile coalition for nearly a decade, but in 1708 took his fatal decision to march for Moscow. His defeat at Poltava, in the Ukraine, proved the turning-point of the Great Northern War, heralding the collapse of the Swedish Empire and the rise of Russia, the effects of which would be felt for almost three hundred years. Swedish historian Peter Englund’s vivid account of the three violent days of battle is an internationally acclaimed classic of military history, admired by scholars and the lay reader alike.
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Discover the epic battle that shaped a nation and changed the course of history forever. Introducing 'The Battle That Shook Europe: Poltava and the Birth of the Russian Empire', a captivating book that takes you back to the thrilling events of 1709. As Peter the Great rejoiced, this victory marked the final stone in the foundations of St Petersburg, cementing the birth of the Tsar's vast Russian Empire.
Uncover the fascinating story of how the Russian Empire emerged from the shadows and rose to become a global power. In 1700, the Tsar's ambition to open lucrative trade routes with the West led to a daring alliance with Denmark, Saxony, and Poland. Together, they launched an audacious assault on Swedish hegemony in the North. Against all odds, King Charles XII of Sweden held off the hostile coalition for almost a decade, until his fatal decision to march for Moscow in 1708.
The Battle of Poltava, fought on the lands of Ukraine, became the turning point of the Great Northern War. It shattered the Swedish Empire's dominance and paved the way for Russia's ascent to greatness. Renowned Swedish historian Peter Englund brings the three violent days of battle to life in this internationally acclaimed classic of military history. Englund's vivid and authoritative account captures the intensity and significance of this momentous clash, resonating with both scholars and the general reader.
Don't miss your chance to delve into the captivating tale of power, ambition, and destiny. Immerse yourself in 'The Battle That Shook Europe: Poltava and the Birth of the Russian Empire' and witness firsthand the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the world we live in today. Order your copy now, and embark on a journey through history unlike any other.
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