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Tom Richey: Peter the Great: Tsar of Russia Instructional VideoTom Richey: Peter the Great: Tsar of Russia Instructional Video
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Tom Richey: Peter the Great: Tsar of Russia

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Tom Richey video extols the accomplishments of Peter the Great as he attempted to modernise Russia during his reign at the turn of the 18th Century. A lecture suitable for AP Euro History, World History and Western Civilization students. [25:48]

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