Modern Library (Hardcover): Peter the Great: His Life and World (Hardcover)

from Stbalbach

Peter the Great: His Life and World is a remarkable synthesis. I can't imagine a better book on the subject for the general reader(*). It is both informative and enjoyable, wry with humor, par excellence pacing, quality quotes, and a variety of subject. Massie builds a rich tapestry that transpor...

from jstamp26

What a masterwork? Massie has taken the life of Peter the Great and presented a detailed and fascinating tour of the 17th century. He has successfully introduced the man and set him in context. Peter the Great was a force of nature. Frightened as a child as he saw the unchecked violence of the pa...

from breic

What an amazing story. Peter is an incredible character. Peter's youth, his love of sailing, his trips across Europe, the development of the Russian navy and St. Petersburg, his conflict with Sweden (under Charles XII), his palaces, the atmosphere in Europe, his torture and killing of the Tsarevi...

from everfresh1

That's what historical biography should look like. Both comprehensive and entertaining. I love that author gives a background information on other countries that had influenced Russia-related events on world stage.

from scartertn

A great book from beginning to end. This is the definitive guide to Peter the Great. He was both an inspirational and visionary leader that brought Russia out of the Stone Age and into the "modern" age. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Russian history.