Lives & Memoirs
Peter the Great
Jacob Abbott
1902
7h 3m
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Jacob Abbott's vivid life of Peter the Great, the towering tsar who dragged Russia toward Europe by force of will. From his rough youth to the building of St. Petersburg on a northern swamp, Abbott tells the story with clarity and drama. A perfect entry point for readers new to the making of imperial Russia.
Inside this audiobook
20 chapters
- 1Preface2m
- 2The Princess Sophia23m
- 3The Princess's Downfall33m
- 4The Childhood and Youth of Peter12m
- 5Le Fort and Menzikoff29m
- 6Commencement Of The Reign22m
- 7The Emperor's Tour 169732m
- 8Conclusion of the Tour22m
- 9The Rebellion21m
- 10Reforms28m
- 11The Battle of Narva12m
- 12The Building of St. Petersburg24m
- 13The Revolt of Mazeppa12m
- 14The Battle of Pultowa27m
- 15The Empress Catharine21m
- 16The Prince Alexis28m
- 17The Flight of Alexis16m
- 18The Trial15m
- 19The Condemnation and Death of Alexis26m
- 20Conclusion17m
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