Opis: A Short Outline of the History of Russia, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Lawson B. Jane

Excerpt from A Short Outline of the History of Russia, Vol. 2 of 2

Revolt of the Strelitz, 1698 - Peter's return from abroad - Shaving of the Beard and change of Dress - Investigation of the Strelitz - John Reinhold Patkul.

From the Commencement of the Northern War till the Victory of Poltava, 1701-1709 - Subsequent Events, 1710-1711 - Defeat of the Russians at Narva, 19th November 1701.

War with Turkey, 1711 - Continuation of the Northern War, 1712-1713 - Disagreement between Peter and his Allies - Peter's Journey to France, 1717.

Death of Boris Petrovitch Sheremetev, 17th February 1717 - Death of Alexei Petrovitch, June 26, 1718 - Conclusion of the Northern War - Peter adopts the Title of Emperor, 1721 - Foundation of the Russian Fleet celebrated, August 1723 - War with Persia - Canal of Ladoga - Foundation of the Academy of Sciences, 1724 - Coronation of Catherine, May 7, 1724 - Relics of St. Alexander Nevski transported to St. Petersburg, August 30, 1724 - Death of Peter the Great, 28th January 1725.

Succession to the Throne - Peter the Great and his Family.

Peter's Reform of Administration and of different Classes.

Domestic Economy - Armies - Institutions - Family Life.

The Clergy and the Raskolniks, or Old Believers.

Characteristics and Signification of Reform introduced in Russia by Peter the Great.

Co-operators of Peter the Great.

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Szczegóły: A Short Outline of the History of Russia, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Lawson B. Jane

Nazwa: A Short Outline of the History of Russia, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Autor: Lawson B. Jane
Wydawnictwo: FB &c Ltd
Kod paskowy: 9781330436363
Języki: angielski
Ilość stron: 346
Format: 15.2x22.9cm

Recenzje: A Short Outline of the History of Russia, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Lawson B. Jane