This is a biography of Peter the Great. It tells his life story in 12 chapters, including two final chapters on his legacy and posthumous reputation, with the aim of providing a vivid sense of the dynamics of his life and reign.
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An engaging and scholarly introduction to the wide-ranging work of a pioneering 20th-century artist
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How popular democracy has paradoxically eroded trust in political systems worldwide, and how to restore confidence in democratic politics
Drawing upon insights in fields such as anthropology and linguistics, this book deals with the concept of historical sequence and continuous change across time.