{"product_id":"the-rise-of-the-russian-empire-hardcover","title":"The Rise of the Russian Empire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIgor Arien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rise of the Russian Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e chronicles the transformation of Russia from a divided tsardom into a dominant European empire during the pivotal reigns of Peter the Great and Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning the late 17th to 18th centuries, this volume explores the military triumphs, sweeping reforms, and strategic diplomacy that propelled Russia onto the world stage. From Peter's modernization campaigns and victory at Poltava to Ekaterina's annexation of Crimea and partitioning of Poland, the book captures the ambition, vision, and contradictions of two of history's most consequential rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Enlightenment ideals clashed with autocratic rule, Russia expanded its borders, reshaped its identity, and asserted its influence in the era of revolutions and shifting alliances. Through internal turmoil, cultural transformation, and bold imperial ambition, this is the story of how Russia rose to claim its place among the great powers of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of history, geopolitics, and empire-building, \u003cem\u003eThe Rise of the Russian Empire\u003c\/em\u003e is the second volume in the \u003cem\u003eRussian Empire\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 494\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521671282909,"sku":"9798349562808","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/2lNJwlHllQ9798349562808.webp?v=1772264232","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-rise-of-the-russian-empire-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}