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Sunlight at Midnight

St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia

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The biography explores St. Petersburg as a symbol of Russian identity, embodying power and resilience despite its harsh environment. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in an inhospitable marsh, the city transformed into a vibrant political and cultural hub, connecting Russia to Europe. The narrative intertwines the lives of revolutionaries, laborers, tsars, and poets, highlighting the diverse influences that shaped the city's complex history. Through its opulence and suffering, the book reveals the profound human and natural forces that have defined St. Petersburg and its nation.

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Sunlight at Midnight, W. Bruce Lincoln

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Jaar van publicatie
2002
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Titel
Sunlight at Midnight
Ondertitel
St. Petersburg and the Rise of Modern Russia
Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Basic Books
Jaar van publicatie
2002
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
468
ISBN10
0465083242
ISBN13
9780465083244
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The biography explores St. Petersburg as a symbol of Russian identity, embodying power and resilience despite its harsh environment. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in an inhospitable marsh, the city transformed into a vibrant political and cultural hub, connecting Russia to Europe. The narrative intertwines the lives of revolutionaries, laborers, tsars, and poets, highlighting the diverse influences that shaped the city's complex history. Through its opulence and suffering, the book reveals the profound human and natural forces that have defined St. Petersburg and its nation.