The history of the life and reign of the Czar Peter the Great, Emperor of all Russia, and Father of his country. Containing, I. His Travels, Studies, and Personal Fatigues, for the attaining of Knowledge in Civil and Military Affairs, and the Improvement of his Subjects. II. His Introduction of Arts and Sciences, a Naval Force, and Commerce with Foreign Nations: Also his many Reformations in Church and State, the Army, and the Customs and Manners of his People. III. His Wars with the Swedes, Turks, Tartars, and Persians; Victories by Sea and Land; Acquisitions of Territory, and Increase of Power. IV. His Regard to Genius and Merit, with the surprizing Instarces of his Favour to General Le Fort, Prince Menzikoff, and the Empress Catharine: And his severe Justice on Oflenders, particularly in the Proceedings against the rebellion; Caarewitz.

People / Organizations

• John Bancks (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for J. Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, MDCCXL. [1740]

Publication year

1740-1740

ESTC No.

T88910

Grub Street ID

308854

Description

[4],346,[14]p.,plate : port. ; 12⁰

Note

Anonymous. By John Banks.

With seven leaves of index.