Moderniser of Russia [electronic resource] : Andrei Vinius, 1641-1716 /
Boterbloem, K.author.
This book investigates Russia's transformation into a European Power by way of the activities of the tsarist translator and official Andrei Vinius, who became an important advisor to Peter the Great. Vinius emerges as an influential conduit of Western culture and technology, who played a key role in transforming Muscovy into Russia.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Note on Transliteration; Introduction; 1 The Disappearing Dutch and Russia's Modernization; 2 The Young Vinius; 3 At the Foreign Office; 4 Intrepid Diplomat; 5 The Miloslavskii Ascendancy: Medicine and Mail; 6 Seeker in an Age of Transition; 7 Peter's Confidant; 8 At the Siberian Desk; 9 Fall, Flight, and Rehabilitation; 10 Vinius's Book Collection; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book investigates Russia's transformation into a European Power by way of the activities of the tsarist translator and official Andrei Vinius, who became an important advisor to Peter the Great. Vinius emerges as an influential conduit of Western culture and technology, who played a key role in transforming Muscovy into Russia.
Vinius, Andrei Andreevich, 1641-1716.
Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725
Russia—History.
Europe, Eastern—History.
Europe—History.
World politics.
History, Modern.
Russian, Soviet, and East European History.
European History.
Political History.
Modern History.