Revealing Peter the Great, one of Russia's greatest figures

Many fascinating secrets about Peter the Great will be "decoded" in the new work 'Peter the Great - the rise of the Russian empire'.

The book Peter the Great - The Rise of the Russian Empire by author Robert K. Massie, recently introduced in Vietnam, is a monumental historical work about one of Russia's greatest figures.

Peter the Great was both a king and a brilliant strategist who shaped the future of Russia for centuries. His legacy still resonates in the hearts of Russians and in the pages of human history.

Cover of the work by author Robert K.Massie recently published by Dan Tri Publishing House and BachvietBooks

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With outstanding storytelling talent, meticulous research and deep empathy for the characters, author Massie recreates the life of Peter the Great (1672-1725) in a unique epic where history and humanity blend together artistically.

Masterpieces on Peter the Great and the Art of Biography

Peter the Great was not only a powerful emperor, but also a symbol of reform, the embodiment of a Russia torn between Asia and Europe, between tradition and modernity.

Born into a time of turmoil, Peter ascended the Russian throne when the country was still relatively backward compared to the West. But with his vision, almost reckless daring and relentless learning, he led Russia out of stagnation, modernizing its military, opening up to the world and laying the foundations for a mighty empire that would last for centuries.

The recently published work is a historical work and deserves to be considered a masterpiece not only about the character of Peter, but also about the unique art of writing a biography. For those who love world history, especially the modern period of Europe and Russia, this is a book that cannot be missed, because it not only helps us understand a person, but also explains how an empire was built from the will of an extraordinary individual.

The Life of Peter the Great (1672-1725) is a remarkable epic.

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To complete the book about Peter the Great, the author had to read hundreds of documents in Russian, French, German and Dutch, examine the records of contemporary witnesses, as well as prestigious historical works. But the wonderful thing is that, despite its scholarly depth, the book still retains the appeal and intimacy of a novel. This is what makes the book different from many other purely historical works. This epic work promises to not only provide readers with full knowledge, but also evoke many emotions and deep reflections on people and power.

The book about Peter the Great by author Robert K. Massie won the Pulitzer Prize in the Biography category. One of the greatest strengths of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book is the way the author expands Peter's personal story into a panoramic picture of the European world in the 17th and 18th centuries; from there, the reader is led into the extremely interesting and attractive maze of politics , culture, war and diplomacy.

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