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St Petersburg and the Russian court, 1703-1761

Keenan, Paul, 1976-

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\"As capital of the Russian empire from the early eighteenth century until the fall of the Romanov dynasty in 1917, St Petersburg has often been seen as Russia's 'window onto Europe'. From its origins as an isolated military settlement at its foundation, St Petersburg grew rapidly to become a major European capital under Catherine the Great. This book examines the city's development in the crucial period before Catherine's accession and its development as a suitable seat for the Russian imperial court. The court played a leading role in fostering the various cultural changes that were introduced in Russia during the eighteenth century. In exploring the ceremonial and social life of St Petersburg during this period, the foundation for the glittering courts of the later Romanov rulers, the book highlights another important aspect of the relationship between Russia and Europe\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Subject: HISTORY / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union. / HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century. / HISTORY / Social History. / Saint Petersburg (Russia) History 18th century. / Nobility Russia Saint Petersburg Social life and customs 18th century. / Russia Court and courtiers History 18th century.
• ISBN: 9781137311597, 1137311592

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