{"title":"Lindsey Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Lindsey Hughes, a distinguished historian renowned for her expertise on Russia. With a keen focus on the intricacies of European history, Hughes offers an engrossing exploration into the lives of influential figures and pivotal events, especially within the Russian empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works, \u003cem\u003ePeter the Great\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a captivating biography that delves into the life of one of Russia’s most transformative tsars. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Hughes brings to life Peter's ambitious vision and the enormous impact he had on the course of Russian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Hughes' books provide readers with not only a detailed account of historical events but also a humanising look at the people behind them. Her works are essential for anyone who wishes to understand the complexities of historical narratives through the lens of personal experience and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through time with Lindsey Hughes’ insightful and engaging historical biographies, and deepen your appreciation for the intriguing past of European and Russian history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peter-the-great-by-lindsey-hughes-9780300103007","title":"Peter the Great","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsey Hughes, author of the classic account of Russia during the reign of Peter the Great, here provides the definitive shorter biography of this dramatic, appealing, and unconventional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeter the Great\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Peter the Great (1672-1725) from birth to death in twelve chapters, including two final chapters on his legacy and posthumous reputation, with the aim of providing a vivid sense of the dynamics of his life and reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is firmly on Peter himself: his actions, deliberations, decisions, relationships, tastes, and possessions. It includes the more bizarre aspects of his character, such as his interest in dwarfs, his use of disguises, clowning, and vandalism. The main sources are his letters and papers, both published and unpublished, as well as other contemporary accounts and letters. The narrative comprises both his public and private life, the life Peter lived as well as his significant fantasy world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHughes offers fascinating new material on the 'alternative' or 'parallel' history of Peter's many disguises and pseudonyms, his deference to a number of mock superiors (Prince-Caesar, Prince-Pope, the mock Chief Surveyor), and his relationships with individuals such as his second wife, Catherine, and his favourite, Alexander Menshikov. In each chapter, she explores Peter's image in painting and sculpture, bringing the story to the present day with a discussion of controversial monuments in Moscow and St. Petersburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855822672108,"sku":"9780300103007","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23027813482294.jpg?v=1759279547"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lindsey-hughes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}