{"product_id":"peter-great-memoir-antique-leather-biography","title":"Peter the Great Memoir 5th Ed c1830s Leather Biography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis is a beautifully preserved 19th-century volume titled \u003cem data-end=\"100\" data-start=\"59\"\u003eA Memoir of the Life of Peter the Great\u003c\/em\u003e, published in London by John Murray and Thomas Tegg. Likely printed between 1835 and 1845, this is the fifth edition of a concise yet compelling biography of Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia. The book explores his early life, the power struggles surrounding his ascension, his sweeping reforms to modernize Russia, and his transformative travels to Western Europe. Notably, it highlights Peter’s time in Holland and England, where he studied shipbuilding and diplomacy to bring Western innovations back to Russia. Written during a time when British readers were captivated by tales of empire-building and enlightened monarchs, this biography reflects 19th-century interest in strong leadership and modernization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eThe book is elegantly bound with a richly gilt-decorated spine featuring five raised bands and a red leather title label, typical of high-quality bindings from the period. The marbled paper boards, paired with a quarter leather binding, add to its visual appeal, and the matching marbled fore-edges and endpapers show an attention to craftsmanship. A standout detail is the bookplate of Francis Marion Crawford, a well-known 19th-century American novelist, suggesting a notable provenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | A Memoir of the Life of Peter the Great [d]Publisher | John Murray and Thomas Tegg [d]Date | Circa 1835 to 1845 [d]Edition | Fifth Edition [d]Binding | Quarter leather with marbled paper boards, gilt-decorated spine, five raised bands, red leather title label, marbled fore-edges, marbled endpapers [d]Illustrations | Engraved frontispiece portrait of Peter the Great [d]Dimensions | 6 in H x 4 in W [d]Provenance | Bookplate of Francis Marion Crawford, American novelist [d]Origin | England [d]Place of Publication | London [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] This copy is in very good condition for its age. The exterior is striking, with the gilt spine decoration remaining attractive and the marbled boards holding their pattern well. Internally, the book is structurally sound with light foxing throughout, most noticeable on the frontispiece and title page, consistent with a volume of this period. The engraved portrait of Peter the Great remains bold and detailed. A stable and handsome copy with notable provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911879729430,"sku":"AMD-0333","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/EEB7D26E-9902-4768-9455-D52170C00519_1_105_c.jpg?v=1757894048","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/peter-great-memoir-antique-leather-biography","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}