History of Russia Volume 2 by Alphonse de Lamartine - Digital Edition

The second volume of Alphonse de Lamartine's epic history of Russia, chronicling the rise of the Tsarist Empire from medieval Muscovy to the age of Peter the Great.

This masterful work explores:

• The transformation of Muscovy into the Russian Empire
• Ivan the Terrible's reign and the consolidation of autocratic power
• Peter the Great's revolutionary reforms and westernization of Russia
• Catherine the Great's enlightened despotism and territorial expansion
• The emergence of Russia as a major European power
• Political intrigue, wars, and cultural transformation

Renowned poet and historian Alphonse de Lamartine brings his literary brilliance to this sweeping narrative of Russian history. His vivid storytelling and deep analysis illuminate the forces that shaped one of the world's most powerful empires.

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