Explains economic, social, military, intellectual and colonial developments in an engaging manner. This book explores the major aspects of European history in the... Læs mere
This text attempts to supplement conventional histories of international relations for the period between 1450 and 1919 and examines the developing framework of diplomacy which increasingly bound the states of Europe together throughout much of the continents modern history.
An excellent introduction to the formidable life and career of Peter the Great and his impact on Russia. M.S. Anderson assesses his aims and achievements at home and abroad, and examines the pressures and restrictions that shaped his attitudes and limited his actions.