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Book Synopsis: PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • An “urgently readable” (Newsweek) biography of the captivating tsar who changed Russian history—from the New York Times bestselling author of Nicholas and Alexandra, The Romanovs, and Catherine the Great “Enthralling . . . as fascinating as any novel and more so than most.”—The New York Times Book Review Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned co-tsar at the age of ten. Robert K. Massie delves deep into his life, chronicling the pivotal events that shaped a boy into a legend—including his “incognito” travels in Europe, his unquenchable curiosity about Western ways, his obsession with the sea and establishment of the stupendous Russian navy, his creation of an unbeatable army, his transformation of Russia, and his relationships with those he loved most: Catherine, the robust yet gentle peasant, his loving mistress, wife, and successor; and Menshikov, the charming, bold, unscrupulous prince who rose to wealth and power through Peter’s friendship. Impetuous and stubborn, generous and cruel, tender and unforgiving, a man of enormous energy and complexity, Peter the Great is brought fully to life.
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Introducing "Peter the Great: His Life and World" - a captivating biography that will transport you to seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert K. Massie, this book is a compelling masterpiece that will leave you spellbound. With a writing style that is as gripping as any novel, Massie unveils the extraordinary journey of Peter the Great, a boy who ascended to co-tsar at the tender age of ten.
Step into the shoes of Peter the Great as you join him on his incognito travels across Europe, where his insatiable curiosity about Western ways shaped his vision for modernizing Russia. Discover his awe-inspiring obsession with the sea, culminating in the establishment of the stupendous Russian navy. Witness the creation of an unbeatable army and experience firsthand the transformation of Russia under Peter's determined leadership.
What truly sets this biography apart is the exploration of Peter's complex relationships with those he loved most. Meet Catherine, a robust and gentle peasant who became his devoted mistress, wife, and successor. Delve into the deep bond between Peter and Menshikov, the charming and unscrupulous prince who rose to power through their friendship.
Enthralling and richly detailed, "Peter the Great: His Life and World" is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking an extraordinary tale of ambition, love, and power. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Peter the Great - order your copy today!
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