The story of Peter the Great

The book “The History of Peter the Great”, based on the works of famous historians, is a popular science publication, designed for the widest circle of readers. This is a living historical and biographical essay, compiled on the basis of strict facts and serious scientific research on the activities of an outstanding Russian emperor. The advantage of the book should be recognized that almost all aspects of the Petrine era, including little -known ones, are covered in it in sufficient detail. Illustrations are of particular value, including color - copies of the original works of that time and contemporary artists.
The author of the book is a well -known writer, publisher and employee of children"s magazines Sofya Afanasyevna Chistyakova (1817-1890) It was also redesigned for children by the text of Roman D. Defo “Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe”.
The first edition of the History of Peter the Great was published in 1875 and quickly became a bibliographic rarity. The book and now, almost a century and a half later, is an invaluable source of unique facts and information, and will be able to become an excellent manual in the study of domestic history