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Sunlight at Midnight

St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia

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  • 468 páginas
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The biography explores St. Petersburg as a symbol of Russian identity, embodying power and resilience despite its harsh environment. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in an inhospitable marsh, the city transformed into a vibrant political and cultural hub, connecting Russia to Europe. The narrative intertwines the lives of revolutionaries, laborers, tsars, and poets, highlighting the diverse influences that shaped the city's complex history. Through its opulence and suffering, the book reveals the profound human and natural forces that have defined St. Petersburg and its nation.

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Sunlight at Midnight, W. Bruce Lincoln

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2002
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Título
Sunlight at Midnight
Subtítulo
St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Basic Books
Publicado en
2002
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
468
ISBN10
0465083242
ISBN13
9780465083244
Serie
Calificación
3,85 de 5
Descripción
The biography explores St. Petersburg as a symbol of Russian identity, embodying power and resilience despite its harsh environment. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in an inhospitable marsh, the city transformed into a vibrant political and cultural hub, connecting Russia to Europe. The narrative intertwines the lives of revolutionaries, laborers, tsars, and poets, highlighting the diverse influences that shaped the city's complex history. Through its opulence and suffering, the book reveals the profound human and natural forces that have defined St. Petersburg and its nation.