Peterhof. Description of Peterhof. Essays on Peterhof and his environs

150 years ago, in 1868, at the same time, the "descriptions of Peterhof" A.F. Heirota and "Essays on Peterhof and his environs" N.G. Sharubin. The labor of Heirota is well known, it is considered one of the most complete scientific descriptions of the imperial residence and the city of Peterhof, their history and attractions. The Book of Sharubin has never been reprinted and is currently a library rarity. The texts are printed in modern spelling and complemented by biographical essays about the authors. The publication is richly illustrated.
The book addressed to historians, art historians, architects and a wide range of readers interested in the history of Russian culture is published in the year of the 100th anniversary of the museum life of Peterhof and other imperial residences in the vicinity of St. Petersburg