Russian Empire in the Eighteenth Century: Tradition and Modernization

Name: Russian Empire in the Eighteenth Century: Tradition and Modernization
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Russia's 18th-century drive toward modernity and empire under Peter I and Catherine II is captured here. The author develops three themes: Russia's relationship to the West; the transformation of \""Holy Russia\"" into a multinational empire; and the effects of modernizing Russia along western lines. > Russia's 18th-century drive toward modernity and empire under the two \""greats\"" - Peter I and Catherine II - is captured in this work by one of Russia's outstanding young historians. The author develops three themes: Russia's relationship to the West; the transformation of \""Holy Russia\"" into a multinational empire; and the effects of efforts to modernize Russia selectively along Western lines. Writing in a clear, crisp style, Kamenskii enlivens the narrative with observations from contemporary literary figures and political commentators that point up the lasting significance of the events he describes. > The \""Third Rome\"" on the Eve of Reform; The Birth of the Reforming T)