K. Boterbloem
Palgrave Macmillan UK
e druk, 2013
9781349458721
Moderniser of Russia
Andrei Vinius, 1641-1716
Specificaties
Paperback, blz.
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Engels
Palgrave Macmillan UK |
2013
ISBN13: 9781349458721
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
This book investigates Russia's transformation into a European Power by way of the activities of the tsarist translator and official Andrei Vinius, who became an important advisor to Peter the Great. Vinius emerges as an influential conduit of Western culture and technology, who played a key role in transforming Muscovy into Russia.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781349458721
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK
Inhoudsopgave
Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Disappearing Dutch and Russia's Modernisation 2. The Young Vinius 3. At the Foreign Office 4. Intrepid Diplomat 5. The Miloslavskii Ascendancy: Medicine and Mail 6 Seeker in an Age of Transition 7. Peter's Confidant 8. At the Siberian Desk 9. Old Servants Never Die, They Merely Fade Away 10. The Books of Andrei Vinius Conclusion Bibliography Index