St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg by Jonathan Miles, published by Pegasus Books on May 14, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the city’s tumultuous history. Spanning 560 pages, this edition delves into the complex narrative of St. Petersburg, a city founded by Peter the Great and marked by contradictions. From its establishment in 1703 to its various incarnations as Petrograd and Leningrad, the book examines how this vibrant metropolis has served as a cultural and political epicenter, reflecting both the brilliance and brutality of its rulers.
Readers will find a detailed account of St. Petersburg’s evolution, highlighting its contributions to literature, music, and the arts, while also addressing the darker aspects of its past, including war, revolution, and the impact of figures like Lenin and Stalin. Miles captures the essence of a city that has been both a beacon of enlightenment and a site of immense suffering, providing insights into its historical significance and ongoing relevance. This edition is presented in English and invites readers to engage with the rich tapestry of events that have shaped St. Petersburg over three centuries.
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Established in 1703 by the sheer will of its charismatic founder, the homicidal megalomaniac Peter the Great, St. Petersburg’s dazzling yet unhinged reputation was quickly cemented by the sadistic dominion of its early rulers. This city, in its successive incarnations—St. Petersburg, Petrograd, Leningrad and, once again, St. Petersburg—has always been a place of perpetual contradiction.It was a window to Europe and the Enlightenment, but so much of Russia’s unique glory was also created here: its literature, music, dance, and, for a time, its political vision. It gave birth to the artistic genius of Pushkin and Dostoyevsky, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, Pavlova and Nureyev. Yet, for all its glittering palaces, fairytale balls and enchanting gardens, the blood of thousands has been spilt on its snow-filled streets.It has been a hotbed of war and revolution, a place of siege and starvation, and the crucible for Lenin and Stalin’s power-hungry brutality. In St. Petersburg, Jonathan Miles recreates the drama of three hundred years in this paradoxical and brilliant city, bringing us up to the present day, when its fate hangs in the balance once more.
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