Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A second printing in Very Good condition wiht rubbing to the board edges, soiling to the surfaces and some age toning in an alike dust-jacket with light soiling and wear to the trim.

Peter the Great is the story of one man's determination to make his country the greatest in the world. Born in 1729, Peter was the son of a peasant farmer turned Czarist general. After serving in the army and becoming a successful bureaucrat, he was appointed governor of Moscow in 1755. Under his leadership, Moscow became a metropolis of great beauty and wealth. Peter's desire to make Russia a superpower led to many ambitious projects, including the construction of a new capital city, St. Petersburg, and the modernization of the Russian army. But Peter's greatest achievement was his transformation of Russia into a modern, secular society.; 8vo; 384 pages; TBC.

Price: $50.00