Beschreibung:
James Cracraft
Many books chronicle the remarkable life of Russian tsar Peter the Great, but none analyze how his famous reforms actually took root and spread in Russia. In "The Revolution of Peter the Great," James Cracraft offers a brilliant new interpretation of this pivotal era.
Offers a fresh interpretation of the pivotal era of the Russian tsar Peter the Great. This book links together and transcends Peter's many reforms of state and society, arguing that it was nothing less than a cultural revolution. It discusses the shaping events of the tsar's youth, his inner circle, the resistance his reforms engendered, and more.
Preface 1. Peter and Company 2. Military and Naval Revolutions 3. Diplomatic and Bureaucratic Revolutions 4. Cultural Revolution 5. Revolution and Resistance 6. St. Petersburg Conclusion Chronology Notes Further Reading Credits Index