Peter the Great. Personality & Epoch. (Russian Language Edition) 2 Vol. Set.
About this book
This history of Peter The Great, by the American historian Robert Massie, is a detailed biography of the Russian emperor in which the author introduces his interpretation of the Russian Tsar’s life in the context of Russian and world history. The work was first published in English in 1981 and since that original edition has been reprinted on many occasions. Massie is not only a respected researcher, but also a master of fictional prose and winner of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. For this biography the author has made extensive use of records, held in the west, which were inaccessible to Russian readers. Like many of Massie’s works this edition is notable both for its authoritative account of historical events but also for the style and elegance of its presentation. Robert K. Massie is not only a recognized authority and specialist in Russian history but also philologically broad-minded. The distinguishing feature of this volume is its rigorous academic analysis in a luminously belles-lettres language without interfering with its concise description of the facts. 450 B/W and full-color illustrations. Product Details Product 9.5 x 6 x 1.2 inches (each Volume) Shipping 6.5 pounds