We continued looking at the rise of absolutism in Prussia today, tonight we look back to Russia and Peter the Great.
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?