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Moderniser of Russia Andrei Vinius, 1641-1716

Moderniser of Russia Andrei Vinius, 1641-1716

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This book investigates Russia's transformation into a European Power by way of the activities of the tsarist translator and official Andrei Vinius, who became an important advisor to Peter the Great. Vinius emerges as an influential conduit of Western culture and technology, who played a key role in transforming Muscovy into Russia.

Keywords

HistoryRussiaEuropeEasternPolitical ScienceHistory & TheoryModern

2013Book

Author(s)K. Boterbloem

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK

ISBN9781137323668

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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