The story of Peter the Great. Brikner A.G.

Alexander Gustavovich Brikner (1834–1880) - a famous Russian historian of German origin, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor. His most important works are devoted to the cultural and political history of Russia of the XVII and XVIII centuries.

The monumental work of Brikner “The History of Peter the Great” comprehensively and impartially characterizes the personality of Peter the Great.

Childhood and youth of the Russian emperor, years of teaching in Europe, suppression of Sagittarius riot, Azov campaigns, Northern war, transforming old Russia into a strong state-Alexander Gustavovich is easily and fascinating about all this, recreating the color of the era great transformations, fully revealing the significance of the Petrine reform for the development of the Russian state and society.