Peter the Great Humbled The Russo-Ottoman War Of 1711 |
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Author:
| Dorrell, Nicholas |
Series title: | Century of the Soldier Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-911512-31-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2018 |
Publisher: | Helion & Company, Limited
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1711, Peter the Great - the Tsar of Russia - led a large army of veterans from Poltava and his other Great Northern War victories into the Balkans. He aimed to humble the Ottomans in the same way he had the Swedes a few years before. Victory would secure useful allies in the Balkans, cement Russia's 'Great Power' status and offer Peter the oppor
In 1711, Peter the Great - the Tsar of Russia - led a large army of veterans from Poltava and his other Great Northern War victories into the Balkans. He aimed to humble the Ottomans in the same way he had the Swedes a few years before. Victory would secure useful allies in the Balkans, cement Russia's 'Great Power' status and offer Peter the oppor