Publisher's Synopsis
""Peter The First: A Novel"" by Alexey Tolstoy is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725. The book follows Peter's life from his childhood to his reign as Tsar, and explores his efforts to modernize and westernize Russia. The novel also delves into Peter's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his love affairs. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Tolstoy brings to life the complex and fascinating figure of Peter the Great, and provides a unique perspective on the history of Russia during this pivotal period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.