by Arthur George (Author), Elena George (Primary Contributor)
Covers Petersburg's political, social, economic, architectural, cultural and intellectual history, recounting events of world importance, and the often tragic lives of the city's many great citizens. This book focuses on the city's key role as a link to the West and in modernizing Russia and encouraging the growth of civil society.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 704
Edition: New
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 15 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 0750938056
ISBN 13: 9780750938051