Wonderful Development of Peter the Great's Pet Projects, according to His Last…
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"WONDERFUL DEVELOPMENT OF PETER THE GREAT'S PET PROJECTS, ACCORDING TO HIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT" by W. Gannon is a historical account published in the late 19th century. The book explores the ambitious projects initiated by Peter the Great and the subsequent expansion of Russia's influence in Asia as outlined in his last will. The narrative emphasizes Peter the Great's role as a significant civilizer and innovator in Russian history, particularly in
relation to shipbuilding and military strategy. The content of the book delves into Peter the Great's strategies for aggrandizing and modernizing Russia, focusing on the introduction of advanced shipbuilding techniques, particularly the use of corrugated iron for ship construction. It recounts the construction of a fleet of light-draft steamers designed to navigate the shallow rivers and seas of Central Asia, enabling Russia's expansion into the region. The book also highlights the collaboration between American inventor Joseph Francis and the Russian government, culminating in the successful deployment of these vessels and laying the groundwork for Russia's imperial ambitions amidst the geopolitical landscape of the time. Through dramatic recounting and historical insight, Gannon illustrates how these events shaped Russia's trajectory into a formidable power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gannon, W. |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725 |
| Title |
Wonderful Development of Peter the Great's Pet Projects, according to His Last Will and Testament. American Invention as an Aid to Russia's Grasp on Asiatic Territory. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering |
| Subject | Shipbuilding |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44345 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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