The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia

The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia
by Voltaire

Publisher: Leavitt & Allen 426
ISBN/ASIN: 054833806X
Number of pages: 1857

Description:
Peter the Great was tall, genteel, well made, with a noble aspect, piercing eyes and a robust constitution, fitted for all kinds of hardship and bodily exercise. He had a sound understanding, which is the basis of all real abilities; and to this was joined an active disposition, which prompted him to undertake and execute the greatest things.