Moderniser of Russia: Andrei Vinius, 1641-1716

Boterbloem, K.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349458721

DOI: 10.1057/9781137323675

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 271