In the Service of the Czar
The Czar of Progress Peter I, also known as Peter the Great (1672–1725), is a controversial figure in Russian history. His admirers are as many and varied as his detractors, and his life and works...
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Egypt’s Jewish Molière
The Great 19th Century Egyptian history has certainly had its glory, but it seems almost ironic that Egyptians should term the period from the late 18th century until World War I “The Great 19th Century.”...
