We looked at the rise of Hohenzollerns in Prussia today. Tonight start looking at the rise of Peter the Great in Russia who we'll spend more time with over the next couple days.
Read pages 574-580 on the rise of absolutism in Russia.
#12. What were the goals of Peter the Great? What methods did he use to achieve those goals? How successful was he?
#13. In what ways does St. Petersburg serve as a symbol of Peter the Great's rule and reforms? What does the way the city was built convey the nature of Peter's rule?
Read pages 574-580 on the rise of absolutism in Russia.
#12. What were the goals of Peter the Great? What methods did he use to achieve those goals? How successful was he?
#13. In what ways does St. Petersburg serve as a symbol of Peter the Great's rule and reforms? What does the way the city was built convey the nature of Peter's rule?