Peter the Great and the Russian Military Campaigns During the Final Years of the Great Northern War, 1719-1721
Author | : James R. Moulton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015063339256 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Peter the Great and the Russian Military Campaigns During the Final Years of the Great Northern War, 1719-1721 written by James R. Moulton and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, Moulton (social sciences, Johnson & Wales U.) describes the Russian military campaigns of 1719-1721 and examines their contribution to the ending of the Great Northern War. Drawing mainly upon 18th-century Russian-language primary sources, he assesses the military strategy of Peter the Great and considers the diplomatic and financial involvement of Great Britain on behalf of Sweden. Supplemental materials include a chronology, maps, and statistics for the Russian fleets. The text is based upon the author's doctoral dissertation (2000, U. of Denver). Annotation :2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).